NSW School Holidays 2026: School Term Dates & Public Holidays

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

NSW Public Holidays 2026

For the public holiday dates for other Australian states, please read our our complete 2026 public holiday article.

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.