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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State
Current phase
School year not started
Next break
Autumn Holidays
Starts 10 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 — Fri, 9 Apr72 days
Autumn Holidays
UpcomingSat, 10 Apr — Mon, 26 Apr17 days
Term 2
UpcomingTue, 27 Apr — Fri, 2 July67 days
Winter Holidays
UpcomingSat, 3 July — Sun, 18 July16 days
Term 3
UpcomingMon, 19 July — Fri, 24 Sept68 days
Spring Holidays
UpcomingSat, 25 Sept — Sun, 10 Oct16 days
Term 4
UpcomingMon, 11 Oct — Mon, 20 Dec71 days
Summer Holidays
UpcomingTue, 21 Dec — Sun, 30 Jan41 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Term 1 in New South Wales starts on 28 Jan 2027.
Autumn Holidays starts on 10 Apr 2027 and runs until 26 Apr 2027.
Yes. The summer holiday return date is published for New South Wales in the 2027 school year.