NSW School Holidays & Term Dates 2028
Government school holidays and term dates for New South Wales.
NSW School Holidays & Term Dates 2028
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Summer 2027–28
Term 1
Autumn
Term 2
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Term 3
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Term 4
Summer 2028–29
School planning notes
These dates follow the NSW Eastern Division government school calendar. Western Division schools can have a different Term 1 start date. Your school can confirm pupil-free days and local arrangements; Catholic and independent schools may use different dates.
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This calendar doesn’t list NSW pupil-free days for 2028. That doesn’t mean there are none: check your school’s calendar for staff development days and local arrangements.
NSW school holidays and term dates FAQs
When are the next school holidays in New South Wales in 2028?
New South Wales schools go back on Monday 31 January 2028 after the Summer Holidays, which run from Tuesday 21 December 2027 to Sunday 30 January 2028 (41 days). These are published term boundaries; confirm exact student attendance dates with your school.
When does Term 1 start in New South Wales in 2028?
New South Wales Term 1 starts on Monday 31 January 2028. These are published term boundaries; confirm exact student attendance dates with your school.
When does school go back after the 2028–29 summer holidays in New South Wales?
The New South Wales summer holidays run from Friday 22 December 2028 to Sunday 28 January 2029. Term 1 2029 starts on Monday 29 January 2029. 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 2028 dates use published term boundaries, which may include school development days. Confirm your child's first day and any pupil-free days with your school.
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