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New South Wales School Calendar 2026
| Day | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Monday | 26 January | Australia Day |
| Monday | 2 February | Term 1 starts - Eastern division |
| Monday | 9 February | Term 1 starts - Western division |
| Thursday | 2 April | Term 1 ends - Eastern division |
| Thursday | 2 April | Term 1 ends - Western division |
| Friday | 3 April | Good Friday |
| Friday | 3 April | Term 1 school holidays start - Eastern division |
| Friday | 3 April | Term 1 school holidays start - Western division |
| Saturday | 4 April | Easter Saturday - the day after Good Friday |
| Sunday | 5 April | Easter Sunday |
| Monday | 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday | 17 April | Term 1 school holidays end - Eastern division |
| Friday | 17 April | Term 1 school holidays end - Western division |
| Wednesday | 22 April | Term 2 (Eastern and Western division) starts |
| Saturday | 25 April | ANZAC Day |
| Monday | 8 June | King's Birthday |
| Friday | 3 July | Term 2 (Eastern and Western division) ends |
| Monday | 6 July | Term 2 (Eastern and Western division) school holidays start |
| Friday | 17 July | Term 2 (Eastern and Western division) school holidays end |
| Tuesday | 21 July | Term 3 (Eastern and Western division) starts |
| Monday | 3 August | Bank Holiday |
| Friday | 25 September | Term 3 (Eastern and Western division) ends |
| Monday | 28 September | Term 3 (Eastern and Western division) school holidays start |
| Monday | 5 October | Labour Day |
| Friday | 9 October | Term 3 (Eastern and Western division) school holidays end |
| Tuesday | 13 October | Term 4 (Eastern and Western division) starts |
| Thursday | 17 December | Term 4 (Eastern and Western division) ends |
| Friday | 18 December | Term 4 (Eastern and Western division) Summar school holidays start |
| Friday | 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday | 26 December | Boxing Day |
2026 New South Wales School Holiday FAQs
When are school holidays in New South Wales in 2026?
New South Wales school holidays in 2026 are from 3 April to 17 April, 6 July to 17 July, and 28 September to 9 October. The end of year holidays begin on 18 December.
When does term 1 start and finish in New South Wales?
The term 1 school dates are from 2 February (Eastern division) and 9 February (Western division) to 11 April 2026.
When does term 2 start and finish in New South Wales?
The term 2 (Eastern and Western division) school dates are from 22 April to 3 July 2026.
When does term 3 start and finish in New South Wales?
The term 3 (Eastern and Western division) school dates are from 21 July to 25 September 2026.
When does term 4 start and finish in New South Wales?
The term 4 (Eastern and Western division) school dates are from 13 October to 17 December 2026.