We believe that planning ahead is the key to a successful year! That is why we want to make it as easy for you as possible to stay on top of NSW school holidays and term dates for 2025.
This article outlines the key dates for school holidays in NSW.
In New South Wales (NSW), Australia, the school holidays for 2025 are scheduled as follows:
NSW 2025 school holidays
Eastern Division:
- Autumn Holidays: Monday, 14 April to Thursday, 24 April 2025
- Winter Holidays: Monday, 7 July to Friday, 18 July 2025
- Spring Holidays: Monday, 29 September to Friday, 10 October 2025
- Summer Holidays: Monday, 22 December 2025 to Monday, 26 January 2026
Western Division:
- Autumn Holidays: Monday, 14 April to Thursday, 24 April 2025
- Winter Holidays: Monday, 7 July to Friday, 18 July 2025
- Spring Holidays: Monday, 29 September to Friday, 10 October 2025
- Summer Holidays: Monday, 22 December 2025 to Monday, 2 February 2026
Please note that the Autumn holidays conclude on Thursday, 24 April 2025, followed by ANZAC Day on Friday, 25 April 2025, which is a public holiday. Therefore, students will return to school on Monday, 28 April 2025.
In New South Wales (NSW), Australia, the school term dates for 2025 are as follows:
NSW 2025 school terms
Eastern Division:
- Term 1: Thursday, 6 February to Friday, 11 April
- Term 2: Wednesday, 30 April to Friday, 4 July
- Term 3: Tuesday, 22 July to Friday, 26 September
- Term 4: Tuesday, 14 October to Friday, 19 December
Western Division:
- Term 1: Thursday, 13 February to Friday, 11 April
- Term 2: Wednesday, 30 April to Friday, 4 July
- Term 3: Tuesday, 22 July to Friday, 26 September
- Term 4: Tuesday, 14 October to Friday, 19 December
These dates are based on the NSW Department of Education's official calendar. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's recommended to consult the official NSW Department of Education website or contact your local school directly.
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Add the 2025 iCal calendar to your email app
Here is a 2025 iCal calendar file (ICS 52KB) that contains the key 2025 school dates. You can add it to calendar apps like Outlook, Google and others.
The calendar file includes dates for:
- school development days *
- first day of term for students
- dates for term start and end
- Australian public holidays.
* The 2025 iCal calendar file is made by dates published on the Department of NSW Education website. Always check with your local school as dates may change.
- 2025 calendar - Eastern division (PDF 159 KB)
- 2025 calendar - Western division (PDF 161 KB)
- 2025 planner (A3) (PDF 531 KB)
- 2025 planner (A4) (PDF 582 KB)
- 2025 calendar CSV (CSV 6 KB)
- 2025 iCal (ICS 52 KB)
NSW 2025 Public Holiday 🎉
| New Year’s Day | 1st Jan (Mon), 2025 |
| Australia Day | 27th Jan (Mon), 2025 |
| Good Friday | 18th April (Fri), 2025 |
| Easter Saturday | 19th April (Sat), 2025 |
| Easter Sunday | 20th April (Sun), 2025 |
| Easter Monday | 21st April (Mon), 2025 |
| ANZAC Day | 25th April (Fri), 2025 |
| Labour Day | 5th May (Mon), 2025 |
| Ekka Wednesday | 13th Aug (Wed), 2025 |
| King’s Birthday | 6th Oct (Mon), 2025 |
| Christmas Day | 25th Dec (Thu), 2025 |
| Boxing Day | 26th Dec (Fri), 2025 |
Daylight Savings Time 2025 ⏰
| 31st March (Sun), 1:00 a.m. | Turn clock forward by 1 hour |
| 6th April (Sun), 3:00 a.m. | Turn clock backward by 1 hour |
Now grab your calendar, mark those dates, and get ready for a fantastic 2025!
Manoj Arachige
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