NSW School Holidays 2025 & Term Dates
Planning ahead for the 2025 school year in New South Wales (NSW)? Whether you’re a parent, student, or educator, staying informed about school holidays and term dates is essential. Here’s a detailed overview to help you navigate the academic calendar.
NSW School Term Dates 2025
Eastern Division Term Dates 2025 (Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, and surrounding areas)
-
- Term 1: Thursday, 6 February – Friday, 11 April
-
- Term 2: Wednesday, 30 April – Friday, 4 July
-
- Term 3: Tuesday, 22 July – Friday, 26 September
-
- Term 4: Tuesday, 14 October – Friday, 19 December
Western Division Term Dates 2025 (Far west regions of NSW)
-
- Term 1: Thursday, 13 February – Friday, 11 April
-
- Term 2: Wednesday, 30 April – Friday, 4 July
-
- Term 3: Tuesday, 22 July – Friday, 26 September
-
- Term 4: Tuesday, 14 October – Friday, 19 December
Note: Western Division schools typically commence a week later than Eastern Division schools due to climatic considerations.
NSW School Holidays 2025 Dates
The NEW schools holidays for 2025 are from Autumn holidays 14 April to 24 April, Winter holidays 7 July to 18 July, spring 28 September t0 10 October and Summer holiday 26 December to 26 January.
NSW Autumn Holidays 2025 (14 April – 24 April)
-
- Eastern Division: Monday, 14 April – Thursday, 24 April
-
- Western Division: Monday, 14 April – Thursday, 24 April
Note: ANZAC Day falls on Friday, 25 April, which is a public holiday.
Winter Holidays (7 July – 18 July)
-
- Eastern Division: Monday, 7 July – Friday, 18 July
-
- Western Division: Monday, 7 July – Friday, 18 July
Spring Holidays (29 September – 10 October)
-
- Eastern Division: Monday, 29 September – Friday, 10 October
-
- Western Division: Monday, 29 September – Friday, 10 October
Summer Holidays (22 December – 26 January)
-
- Eastern Division: Monday, 22 December 2025 – Monday, 26 January 2026
-
- Western Division: Monday, 22 December 2025 – Monday, 2 February 2026
NSW Public Holidays Dates and Days for 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
| 1 Jan | Wed | New Year’s Day |
| 27 Jan | Mon | Australia Day Holiday |
| 18 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 19 Apr | Sat | Day following Good Friday |
| 20 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday |
| 21 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 25 Apr | Fri | Anzac Day |
| 9 Jun | Mon | King’s Birthday |
| 6 Oct | Mon | Labour Day |
| 25 Dec | Thu | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Fri | Boxing Day |
NSW School Holidays 2025 Dates Calendar
