School holidays · Australia
New South Wales school holidays 2026 and 2027
The next school holiday in New South Wales is Summer school holidays, from Friday 18 December 2026 to Wednesday 27 January 2027 (41 days).
Below are all school holidays for the 2026 and 2027 and 2028 school years, with the first and last day of school where known, and the public holidays of the next twelve months. Updated Fri 16 Oct 2026.
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School holidays
School year 2026
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 school holidays | Tue 7 Apr 2026 | Fri 17 Apr 2026 | 11 |
| Term 2 school holidays | Mon 6 Jul 2026 | Fri 17 Jul 2026 | 12 |
| Term 3 school holidays | Mon 28 Sep 2026 | Fri 9 Oct 2026 | 12 |
| Summer school holidays | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | Wed 27 Jan 2027 | 41 |
School year 2027
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 school holidays | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 23 Apr 2027 | 12 |
| Term 2 school holidays | Mon 5 Jul 2027 | Fri 16 Jul 2027 | 12 |
| Term 3 school holidays | Mon 27 Sep 2027 | Fri 8 Oct 2027 | 12 |
| Summer school holidays | Tue 21 Dec 2027 | Fri 28 Jan 2028 | 39 |
School year 2028
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 school holidays | Mon 10 Apr 2028 | Fri 21 Apr 2028 | 12 |
| Term 2 school holidays | Mon 10 Jul 2028 | Fri 21 Jul 2028 | 12 |
| Term 3 school holidays | Tue 3 Oct 2028 | Fri 13 Oct 2028 | 11 |
Public holidays in New South Wales, next 12 months
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat 26 Dec 2026 | Boxing Day |
| Mon 28 Dec 2026 | Boxing Day Observed |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Australia Day |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday |
| Sat 27 Mar 2027 | Easter Saturday |
| Sun 28 Mar 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Sun 25 Apr 2027 | ANZAC Day |
| Mon 26 Apr 2027 | ANZAC Day Observed |
| Mon 14 Jun 2027 | King's Birthday |
| Mon 4 Oct 2027 | Labour Day |
Frequently asked questions
When is Summer school holidays 2026 in New South Wales?
Summer school holidays 2026 in New South Wales is from Friday 18 December 2026 to Wednesday 27 January 2027, 41 days including weekends.
When is Term 1 school holidays 2027 in New South Wales?
Term 1 school holidays 2027 in New South Wales is from Monday 12 April 2027 to Friday 23 April 2027, 12 days including weekends.
When is Term 2 school holidays 2027 in New South Wales?
Term 2 school holidays 2027 in New South Wales is from Monday 5 July 2027 to Friday 16 July 2027, 12 days including weekends.
When is Term 3 school holidays 2027 in New South Wales?
Term 3 school holidays 2027 in New South Wales is from Monday 27 September 2027 to Friday 8 October 2027, 12 days including weekends.
When is Summer school holidays 2027 in New South Wales?
Summer school holidays 2027 in New South Wales is from Tuesday 21 December 2027 to Friday 28 January 2028, 39 days including weekends.
Can I add the New South Wales school holidays to my calendar?
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Sources
| School year | Source | Document | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | python-holidays | github.com | – |
| 2027 | python-holidays | github.com | – |
| 2028 | python-holidays | github.com | – |
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