NSW School Holidays & Term Dates 2029
Government school holidays and term dates for New South Wales.
NSW School Holidays & Term Dates 2029
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Summer 2028–29
Term 1
Autumn
Term 2
Winter
Term 3
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Term 4
Summer 2029–30
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 2029. 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 2029?
New South Wales schools go back on Monday 29 January 2029 after the Summer Holidays, which run from Friday 22 December 2028 to Sunday 28 January 2029 (38 days). These are published term boundaries; confirm exact student attendance dates with your school.
When does Term 1 start in New South Wales in 2029?
New South Wales Term 1 starts on Monday 29 January 2029. These are published term boundaries; confirm exact student attendance dates with your school.
When does school go back after the 2029–30 summer holidays in New South Wales?
The New South Wales summer holidays run from Friday 21 December 2029 to Wednesday 30 January 2030. Term 1 2030 starts on Thursday 31 January 2030. 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 2029 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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