Planning ahead for 2026? Here are the official NSW school term dates, holiday breaks, and public holidays for NSW government schools, sourced from the NSW Department of Education.
Note: These dates apply to NSW public schools. Private and Catholic schools generally follow similar dates but may differ slightly. Always confirm with your school directly.
NSW School Term Dates 2026
Term 1
Eastern Division: Monday 2 February to Thursday 2 April 2026 Western Division: Monday 9 February to Thursday 2 April 2026
Term 2
All divisions: Wednesday 22 April to Friday 3 July 2026
Term 3
All divisions: Tuesday 21 July to Friday 25 September 2026
Term 4
All divisions: Tuesday 13 October to Thursday 17 December 2026
NSW School Holidays 2026
| Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn (includes Easter) | Friday 3 April to Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Winter | Saturday 4 July to Monday 20 July 2026 |
| Spring | Saturday 26 September to Monday 12 October 2026 |
| Summer | Friday 18 December 2026 to Tuesday 3 February 2027 |
Summer holidays run from 18 December 2026 to 3 February 2027.
NSW Staff Development Days (Pupil-Free Days) 2026
Students do not attend school on these days:
- Term 1: Tuesday 27 January to Friday 30 January (4 days)
- Term 2: Monday 20 April and Tuesday 21 April (2 days)
- Term 3: Monday 20 July (1 day)
- Term 4: Monday 12 October (1 day)
NSW Public Holidays 2026
| Public Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday 1 January |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 4 April |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April |
| Anzac Day | Saturday 25 April |
| Anzac Day (additional) | Monday 27 April |
| King’s Birthday | Monday 8 June |
| Bank Holiday | Monday 3 August |
| Labour Day | Monday 5 October |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December |
| Boxing Day (additional) | Monday 28 December |
Make the Most of School Holidays
School holidays are a great time to catch up, get ahead, or fill learning gaps before the next term begins. At Mastering Maths Online, we offer flexible online maths tutoring for NSW students from Year 1 to Year 12, designed to fit around your family’s schedule, including school holiday sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Term 1 starts on Monday 2 February 2026 for Eastern Division schools and Monday 9 February for Western Division schools.
School holidays fall in April (3 to 21 April), July (4 to 20 July), September to October (26 September to 12 October), and from 18 December 2026 for summer.
The King’s Birthday public holiday in NSW falls on Monday 8 June 2026.
Not always. Private and Catholic schools generally align with government school dates but may start earlier or finish later. Check directly with your school.
Term 4 ends on Thursday 17 December 2026 for NSW public school students.
