NSW School Term Dates 2027New South Wales school holidays & term dates
When does school go back in NSW? See every term start, end, and holiday break for New South Wales in 2027 below.
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Autumn Holidays
Starts 12 Apr 2027
School year
28 Jan 2027 — 20 Dec 2027
Summer return dates published
2027 School Year Timeline
Every term and holiday period in chronological order. Terms are shown in blue, holiday breaks in amber.
School termSchool holiday
Term 1
UpcomingThu, 28 Jan — Sun, 11 Apr74 days
Autumn Holidays
UpcomingMon, 12 Apr — Fri, 23 Apr12 days
Term 2
UpcomingSat, 24 Apr — Sun, 4 July72 days
Winter Holidays
UpcomingMon, 5 July — Fri, 16 July12 days
Term 3
UpcomingSat, 17 July — Sun, 26 Sept72 days
Spring Holidays
UpcomingMon, 27 Sept — Fri, 8 Oct12 days
Term 4
UpcomingSat, 9 Oct — Mon, 20 Dec73 days
Summer Holidays
UpcomingTue, 21 Dec — Fri, 28 Jan39 days