NSW School Holidays & Term Dates 2027
Government school holidays and term dates for New South Wales.
NSW School Holidays & Term Dates 2027 — Eastern Division
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Summer 2026–27
Term 1
Autumn
Term 2
Winter
Term 3
Spring
Term 4
Summer 2027–28
School planning notes
Choose Eastern or Western Division in the timeline above. The general notes and FAQs use the Eastern Division default; Western Division schools have a later Term 1 start. Your school can confirm pupil-free days and local arrangements; Catholic and independent schools may use different dates.
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State-school staff professional development dates. Dates within school holidays do not add extra term-time closures. Confirm your school’s arrangements; Catholic and independent schools may use different calendars.
| Date | Day | Student calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 28 January 2027 | Thursday | Summer holidays — before Term 1 · Eastern Division |
| 29 January 2027 | Friday | Summer holidays — before Term 1 · Eastern Division |
| 1 February 2027 | Monday | Summer holidays — before Term 1 · Eastern Division |
| 2 February 2027 | Tuesday | Summer holidays — before Term 1 · Eastern Division |
| 4 February 2027 | Thursday | Summer holidays — before Term 1 · Western Division |
| 5 February 2027 | Friday | Summer holidays — before Term 1 · Western Division |
| 8 February 2027 | Monday | Summer holidays — before Term 1 · Western Division |
| 9 February 2027 | Tuesday | Summer holidays — before Term 1 · Western Division |
| 27 April 2027 | Tuesday | School holidays — between terms |
| 28 April 2027 | Wednesday | School holidays — between terms |
| 19 July 2027 | Monday | School holidays — between terms |
| 20 December 2027 | Monday | Summer holidays — after Term 4 |
Source: NSW Department of Education. Verified 2026-10-24.
These school dates are separate from public holidays and working-day totals. The public-holiday calendar feed and default printable-calendar sheets do not include them. Print this page to keep the table.
NSW pupil-free days 2027: parent planning guide · School terms · NSW calendar
NSW school holidays and term dates FAQs
When are the next school holidays in New South Wales in 2027?
New South Wales schools go back on Wednesday 3 February 2027 after the Summer Holidays, which run from Friday 18 December 2026 to Tuesday 2 February 2027 (47 days).
When does Term 1 start in New South Wales in 2027?
New South Wales Term 1 starts on Wednesday 3 February 2027.
When does school go back after the 2027–28 summer holidays in New South Wales?
The New South Wales summer holidays run from Saturday 18 December 2027 to Sunday 30 January 2028. Term 1 2028 starts on Monday 31 January 2028. These are published term boundaries; confirm exact student attendance dates with your school.
Do these New South Wales school dates apply to private and Catholic schools?
These dates cover NSW government schools using the Eastern Division calendar. Catholic and independent schools can publish different dates, and NSW Western Division schools can also differ, so check your school directly.
Do these New South Wales school dates include pupil-free and staff-development days?
The 2027 dates show student attendance days. Staff-only development and pupil-free days are excluded where the official calendar distinguishes them; individual schools may publish additional dates.
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