Getting ready to plan your school holidays in 2026? Discover this year's key dates so that you can mark on your calendar for public and school holidays in New South Wales.
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2026 NSW School Holidays & School Term Dates
2026 NSW School Calendar | Start Date | End Date |
2025-2026 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Monday, 22 December 2026 (EASTERN NSW) Monday, 22 December 2026 (WESTERN NSW) | Sunday, 1 February 2026 (EASTERN NSW) Sunday, 8 February 2026 (WESTERN NSW) |
Term 1 2026 | Monday 2 February 2026 (EASTERN NSW) Monday 9 February 2026 (WESTERN NSW) | Thursday, 2 April 2026 (EASTERN NSW) Thursday, 2 April 2026 (WESTERN NSW) |
Term 1 School Holidays 2026 (Easter Holidays / Autumn School Holidays) | Friday, 3 April 2026 | Tuesday, 21 April 2026 |
Term 2 2026 | Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | Friday, 3 July 2026 |
Term 2 School Holidays 2026 (Winter School Holidays) | Saturday, 4 July 2026 | Monday, 20 July 2026 |
Term 3 2026 | Tuesday, 21 July 2026 | Friday, 25 September 2026 |
Term 3 School Holidays 2026 (Spring School Holidays) | Saturday, 26 September 2026 | Monday, 12 October 2026 |
Term 4 2026 | Tuesday, 13 October 2026 | Thursday, 17 December 2026 |
2026-2027 Christmas Holidays (Summer Holidays) | Friday, 18 December 2026 | Wednesday, 27 January 2027 (EASTERN NSW) Wednesday, 3 February 2027 (WESTERN NSW) |
NSW Public Holidays 2026
For the public holiday dates for other Australian states, please read our our complete 2026 public holiday article.
2026 NSW Public Holidays | Date |
New Year's Day | Thursday, 1 January 2026 |
Australia Day | Monday, 26 January 2026 |
Good Friday | Friday, 3 April 2026 |
Easter Saturday | Saturday, 4 April 2026 |
Easter Sunday | Sunday, 5 April 2026 |
Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April 2026 |
Anzac Day | Saturday, 25 April 2026 (Additional public holiday for Anzac Day on Monday 27 April 2026) |
King's Birthday | Monday, 8 June 2026 |
Labour Day | Monday, 5 October 2026 |
Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December 2026 |
Boxing Day | Saturday, 26 December 2026 (Additional public holiday for Boxing Day on Monday 28 December) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the term dates for NSW schools in 2026?
For NSW school holidays 2026, Term 1 starts on Monday 2 February 2026 in Eastern NSW and Monday 9 February 2026 in Western NSW, ending on Thursday 2 April 2026. Term 2 runs from Wednesday 22 April 2026 to Friday 3 July 2026. Term 3 runs from Tuesday 21 July 2026 to Friday 25 September 2026. Term 4 runs from Tuesday 13 October 2026 to Thursday 17 December 2026.
What day does school start in Australia in 2026?
School start dates vary across Australia, but for NSW school holidays 2026, students begin Term 1 on Monday 2 February 2026 in Eastern NSW and Monday 9 February 2026 in Western NSW.
How many weeks are in Term 1 2026 in NSW?
As part of NSW school holidays 2026, Term 1 is about 9 weeks long in Eastern NSW and about 8 weeks long in Western NSW. Eastern NSW runs from 2 February to 2 April 2026, while Western NSW runs from 9 February to 2 April 2026.
Is Anzac Day 2026 a public holiday?
Yes, in NSW school holidays 2026, Anzac Day falls on Saturday 25 April 2026. There is also an additional public holiday on Monday 27 April 2026.
When does Term 2 2026 start and end in NSW?
In 2026, Term 2 starts on Wednesday 22 April and ends Friday 3 July in New South Wales.
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