NSW school term dates and school holiday dates for 2026. Term start and end dates for government and most independent schools in Sydney and New South Wales, plus public holiday dates that fall in school holidays.
New South Wales government school term dates for 2026 are set by the NSW Department of Education. Most independent and Catholic schools in Sydney follow the same or similar term dates. Always confirm with your school directly as some private schools set their own calendars.
| Period | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 2026 | Wednesday 28 January 2026 | Friday 3 April 2026 (Good Friday) |
| Autumn school holidays | Saturday 4 April 2026 | Sunday 19 April 2026 |
| Term 2 2026 | Monday 20 April 2026 | Friday 26 June 2026 |
| Winter school holidays | Saturday 27 June 2026 | Sunday 12 July 2026 |
| Term 3 2026 | Monday 13 July 2026 | Friday 18 September 2026 |
| Spring school holidays | Saturday 19 September 2026 | Sunday 4 October 2026 |
| Term 4 2026 | Monday 5 October 2026 | Friday 18 December 2026 |
| Summer school holidays | Saturday 19 December 2026 | Late January 2027 |
Note: Exact dates may vary slightly from the above. Always confirm with the NSW Department of Education or your specific school for confirmed 2026 term dates.
NSW government schools also observe Staff Development Days (SDD) at the start of each term, when students do not attend but teachers do. Check with your school for the exact SDD dates as these vary by school.
Official NSW school term dates are published by the NSW Department of Education at education.nsw.gov.au. For Catholic schools, check the relevant diocesan website. For independent schools, check your school's website directly.
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