New South Wales School Term Dates 2026
School term start and end dates, holiday break periods, and leave planning tips for NSW in 2026.
Next School Holiday
Autumn Holidays starts Tue, 7 Apr 2026 (12 days away)
Term Dates
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tue, 27 Jan 2026 | Mon, 6 Apr 2026 | 10 |
| Term 2 | Sat, 18 Apr 2026 | Sun, 5 July 2026 | 11 |
| Term 3 | Sat, 18 July 2026 | Sun, 27 Sept 2026 | 10 |
| Term 4 | Sat, 10 Oct 2026 | Thu, 17 Dec 2026 | 10 |
School Holiday Breaks
Autumn Holidays
7 Apr – 17 Apr
11 days
Winter Holidays
6 July – 17 July
12 days
Spring Holidays
28 Sept – 9 Oct
12 days
Summer Holidays
18 Dec – 27 Jan
41 days
Leave Planning Tips
Summer Holidays
22 Dec – 26 Jan — 36 days off with 22 days leave
Public holidays included: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Australia Day
Autumn Holidays + Good Friday
3 Apr – 17 Apr — 15 days off with 10 days leave (bridge 1 days)
Public holidays included: Good Friday
Autumn Holidays + Easter Saturday
4 Apr – 17 Apr — 14 days off with 10 days leave (bridge 1 days)
Public holidays included: Easter Saturday
Autumn Holidays + Easter Sunday
5 Apr – 17 Apr — 13 days off with 10 days leave (bridge 1 days)
Public holidays included: Easter Sunday
Frequently Asked Questions
Term 1 in New South Wales starts on Tue, 27 Jan 2026.