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NSW School Holidays & Term Dates 2030

Government school holidays and term dates for New South Wales.

NSW School Holidays & Term Dates 2030

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TermHoliday
  1. HolidaySummer 2029–30Next break

    Duration: 41 days

    Fri, 21 Dec 2029 to Wed, 30 Jan 2030

    Back to school: Thu, 31 Jan 2030

  2. Term 1

    Duration: 10 weeks

    Thu, 31 Jan to Fri, 12 Apr

    Published term boundary includes school development days; student attendance starts are not yet separately verified.

  3. HolidayAutumn

    Duration: 16 days

    Sat, 13 Apr to Sun, 28 Apr

    Back to school: Mon, 29 Apr 2030

  4. Term 2

    Duration: 10 weeks

    Mon, 29 Apr to Fri, 5 July

    Published term boundary includes school development days; student attendance starts are not yet separately verified.

  5. HolidayWinter

    Duration: 16 days

    Sat, 6 July to Sun, 21 July

    Back to school: Mon, 22 July 2030

  6. Term 3

    Duration: 10 weeks

    Mon, 22 July to Fri, 27 Sept

    Published term boundary includes school development days; student attendance starts are not yet separately verified.

  7. HolidaySpring

    Duration: 16 days

    Sat, 28 Sept to Sun, 13 Oct

    Back to school: Mon, 14 Oct 2030

  8. Term 4

    Duration: 10 weeks

    Mon, 14 Oct to Thu, 19 Dec

    Published term boundary includes school development days; student attendance starts are not yet separately verified.

  9. HolidaySummer 2030

    Duration: TBC

    Fri, 20 Dec onwards

    Back to school: Not yet published

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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NSW pupil-free days 2030

Pupil-free dates for this state and year are not yet verified in this calendar. This does not mean there are no pupil-free days. 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 2030?

New South Wales schools go back on Thursday 31 January 2030 after the Summer Holidays, which run from Friday 21 December 2029 to Wednesday 30 January 2030 (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 2030?

New South Wales Term 1 starts on Thursday 31 January 2030. These are published term boundaries; confirm exact student attendance dates with your school.

When does school go back after the summer holidays at the end of 2030 in New South Wales?

The New South Wales 2030 summer holidays start on Friday 20 December 2030, but the end and Term 1 2031 return date are not yet available in this calendar. Check the official source for updates.

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 2030 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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