The key dates for NSW public holidays in 2025 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.
The NSW government has provided a list of school holidays and term dates for public schools in 2025, which typically last 10 weeks. These dates do not include student-free days or school development days, and independent and Catholic schools have different holiday schedules. We’ll provide tips on maximizing school and public holidays by planning fantastic long weekends.
NSW School Terms and Holidays 2025 Overview
NSW’s academic year is divided into four terms, each with a designated break period, providing students with opportunities to rest, recharge, and participate in extracurricular activities.
School start and end dates vary between government and non-government schools, with students starting on different dates than teachers. Check with your school for specific dates.
Key Dates for NSW School Students for 2025
NSW School Holidays 2025
| Schools Holidays | 2025 |
|---|---|
| First day of school in 2025 | Friday 31 Jan 2025 (Eastern division) | Friday 7 Feb 2025(Western division) |
| Autumn School Holidays(Eastern and Western divisions) | 14 Apr (Mon) – 24 Apr 2025 (Thu) |
| Winter School Holidays(Eastern and Western divisions) | 7 Jul (Mon) – 18 Jul 2025 (Fri) |
| Spring School Holidays(Eastern and Western divisions) | 29 Sep (Mon) – 10 Oct 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer School Holidays(Eastern division) | 22 Dec 2025(Mon) – 26 Jan 2026 (Mon) |
| Summer School Holidays(Western division) | 22 Dec 2025(Mon) – 2 Feb 2026 (Mon) |
NSW Schools Term Dates 2025
| Term Dates | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Term 1 Start (Eastern division) | Feb 6 |
| Term 1 Start (Western division) | Feb 13 |
| Term 1 Finishes | Apr 11 |
| Term 2 Start (Eastern and Western division) | Apr 30 |
| Term 2 Finishes | Jul 4 |
| Term 3 Start (Eastern and Western division) | Jul 22 |
| Term 3 Finishes | Sep 26 |
| Term 4 Start (Eastern and Western division) | Oct 14 |
| Term 4 Finishes | Dec 19 |
NSW Public Holidays 2025
| Public Holiday | 2025 |
|---|---|
| New Year Day | 1 January 2025 (Wednesday) |
| Australia Day | 27 January 2025 (Friday) |
| Good Friday | 18 April 2025 (Friday) |
| Saturday before Easter Sunday | 19 April 2025 (Saturday) |
| Easter Sunday | 20 April 2025 (Sunday) |
| Easter Monday | 21 April 2025 (Monday) |
| ANZAC Day | 25 April 2025 (Friday) |
| King's Birthday | 9 June 2025 (Monday) |
| Labour Day | 6 October 2025 (Monday) |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2025 (Thursday) |
| Boxing Day | 26 December 2025 (Friday) |
*The public holiday dates mentioned are accurate as of the time of publication, but they may be subject to change. Reference
Long Weekends Dates & When to Take Leave
In New South Wales there are Four 3-day long weekends in 2025:
| Long Weekend Dates | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Australia Day | 25 Jan – 27 Jan (Sat – Mon) |
| ANZAC Day | 25 April – 27 April (Fri– Sun) |
| King’s birthday | 7 June – 9 June (Sat – Mon) |
| Labour Day | 4 Oct – 6 Oct (Sar – Mon) |
When is School Holidays NSW?
The NSW Department of Education sets the school term and holiday dates for all government schools across the state. Stay informed and organized by bookmarking this page for the latest updates throughout the year.
First day of school in 2025: Friday 31 Jan 2025 (Eastern division) | Friday 7 Feb 2025(Western division)
Autumn School Holidays(Eastern and Western divisions): 14 Apr (Mon) – 24 Apr 2025 (Thu)
Winter School Holidays(Eastern and Western divisions): 7 Jul (Mon) – 18 Jul 2025 (Fri)
Spring School Holidays(Eastern and Western divisions): 29 Sep (Mon) – 10 Oct 2025 (Fri)
Summer School Holidays(Eastern division): 22 Dec 2025(Mon) – 26 Jan 2026 (Mon)
Summer School Holidays(Western division): 22 Dec 2025(Mon) – 2 Feb 2026 (Mon)