NSW Public School Term Dates (Government Schools)
NSW schools run on a four-term year with slightly different start dates for Eastern Division and Western Division schools.
Term Dates
📌 School development/professional learning days (when students don’t attend) are also scheduled each term — check your school’s planner for specifics.
School Holidays — NSW 2026
NSW Public Holidays in 2026
These are the major statewide public holidays observed in New South Wales. Schools and many businesses will be closed on these dates.
📌 In NSW, when Christmas Day or Boxing Day falls on a weekend, an extra public holiday is declared the following Monday.
Quick Summary for Families
School Year Start & Finish
- Eastern Division: Term 1 begins Tue 27 Jan, Term 4 ends Thu 17 Dec.
- Western Division: Term 1 begins Mon 9 Feb, Term 4 ends Thu 17 Dec.
Holiday Periods
- Autumn: early–mid April
- Winter: early–mid July
- Spring: late September–early October
- Summer: mid Dec – late Jan / early Feb (Western)
Major NSW Public Holidays
- Australia Day, Easter long weekend, Anzac Day, King’s Birthday, Labour Day, Christmas/Boxing Day & more.
