NSW School Term Dates 2028New 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 2028 below.
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State
Current phase
School year not started
Next break
Autumn Holidays
Starts 8 Apr 2028
School year
31 Jan 2028 — 21 Dec 2028
Summer return dates published
2028 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
UpcomingMon, 31 Jan — Fri, 7 Apr68 days
Autumn Holidays
UpcomingSat, 8 Apr — Sun, 23 Apr16 days
Term 2
UpcomingMon, 24 Apr — Fri, 7 July75 days
Winter Holidays
UpcomingSat, 8 July — Sun, 23 July16 days
Term 3
UpcomingMon, 24 July — Fri, 29 Sept68 days
Spring Holidays
UpcomingSat, 30 Sept — Sun, 15 Oct16 days
Term 4
UpcomingMon, 16 Oct — Thu, 21 Dec67 days
Summer Holidays
UpcomingFri, 22 Dec — Sun, 28 Jan38 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Term 1 in New South Wales starts on 31 Jan 2028.
Autumn Holidays starts on 8 Apr 2028 and runs until 23 Apr 2028.
Yes. The summer holiday return date is published for New South Wales in the 2028 school year.