NSW school holidays

Find NSW school holiday and term dates for 2025 and 2026.

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NSW school holiday dates

2025 school year

SeasonDivision
Autumn holidaysEastern and Western divisions
Monday 14 April to Thursday 24 April 2025
Winter holidaysEastern and Western divisions
Monday 7 July to Friday 18 July 2025
Spring holidaysEastern and Western divisions
Monday 29 September to Friday 10 October 2025
Summer holidays

Eastern division
Monday 22 December to Monday 26 January 2026

Western division
Monday 22 December to Monday 2 February 2026

2026 school year

SeasonDivision
Autumn holidaysEastern and Western divisions
Tuesday 7 April to Friday 17 April 2026
Winter holidaysEastern and Western divisions
Monday 6 July to Friday 17 July 2026
Spring holidaysEastern and Western divisions
Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October 2026
Summer holidays

Eastern division
Friday 18 December to Wednesday 27 January 2027

Western division
Friday 18 December to Wednesday 3 February 2027

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Summer school holidays in NSW

There's nothing like a Sydney summer. From outdoor adventures to cultural experiences and getting up close to adorable animals, here you can pack your school holidays with joy.

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Term dates for NSW public schools

2025 school term dates

TermFirst day for studentsLast day for students
Term 1 
(Eastern division)		Thursday 6 February 2025 Friday 11 April 2025
Term 1 
(Western division)		Thursday 13 February 2025Friday 11 April 2025
Term 2 
(Eastern and Western division)		Wednesday 30 April 2025Friday 4 July 2025
Term 3  
(Eastern and Western division)		Tuesday  22 July 2025Friday 26 September 2025
Term 4 
(Eastern and Western division)		Tuesday 14 October 2025Friday 19 December 2025
 

2026 school term dates

TermFirst day for studentsLast day for students
Term 1 
(Eastern division)		Monday 2 February 2026Thursday 2 April 2026
Term 1 
(Western division)		Monday 9 February 2026Thursday 2 April 2026
Term 2 
(Eastern and Western division)		Wednesday 22 April 2026Friday 3 July 2026
Term 3  
(Eastern and Western division)		Tuesday 21 July 2026Friday 25 September 2026
Term 4 
(Eastern and Western division)		Tuesday 13 October 2026Thursday 17 December 2026

NSW school term information

School development days

School development days are designed to build a world class public education system through the roll out of the new knowledge-based curriculum which embeds explicit teaching in every classroom. The dates are determined by the department. Always check with your local school as dates may change. 

School Development Days will operate the way they always have. Students do not attend on these days as there are no timetabled lessons so staff can engage in professional development and planning. As has always been the case, where no alternative arrangements can be made, this is managed at a local school level.

School speed zones

School speed zones operate on all notified school days, including school development days.

Related information

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Freedom to play

Active and Creative Kids vouchers

The NSW Government is helping with the cost of sport, recreation, creative and cultural activities with $50 Active and Creative Kids vouchers.
 
Voucher 1 2025 is now available. If you have not used voucher 2 2024, you can use this together with the new voucher before 14 July 2025 for a combined total of $100.
 
Check your eligibility and apply now.
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