NSW School Holidays – Term Dates and Public Holidays 2026
The key dates for NSW public holidays in 2026 are now available, allowing planners to easily plan school holidays, extended long holidays, or long weekends, eliminating the need to determine the exact dates of Easter or Christmas Day or Boxing Day.
NSW School Holidays 2026
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 School Holidays | Tuesday 7 April to Friday 17 April |
| Term 2 School Holidays | Monday 6 July to Friday 17 July |
| Term 3 School Holidays | Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October |
| Term 4 School Holidays (Eastern) | Friday 18 December to Wednesday 27 January 2027 |
| Term 4 School Holidays (Western) | Friday 18 December to Wednesday 3 February 2027 |
NSW Schools Term Dates 2026
| Term | Date in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Term 1 (Eastern) | Tuesday 27 January to Thursday 2 April |
| Term 1 (Western) | Tuesday 3 February to Thursday 2 April |
| Term 2 | Monday 20 April to Friday 3 July |
| Term 3 | Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September |
| Term 4 | Monday 12 October to Thursday 17 December |
NSW Public Holidays 2026
| Holiday | Date in 2026 |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April |
| Saturday before Easter Sunday | Saturday 4 April |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday 25 April |
| King's Birthday | Monday 8 June |
| Bank Holiday | Monday 3 August |
| Labour Day | Monday 5 October |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December |