In 2026, the New South Wales (NSW) school year is divided into four terms. Term 1 starts on Monday, January 28th and ends on Friday, April 10th. Term 2 begins on Monday, April 27th and finishes on Friday, July 3rd. Term 3 starts on Monday, July 20th and ends on Friday, September 25th. Term 4 begins on Monday, October 12th and finishes on Friday, December 18th.
There are several holiday breaks throughout the year for NSW schools in 2026. The Autumn break falls between April 11th and April 26th. The Winter break is from July 4th to July 19th. The Spring break takes place from September 26th to October 11th. Finally, the Summer break starts on December 19th and runs through to January 27th, 2027.
2026 Nsw School Holidays Calendar
Public Holidays
Students and teachers can look forward to enjoying some well-deserved public holidays throughout the year. Some of the public holidays in 2026 that fall during school terms include Australia Day on January 26th, Anzac Day on April 25th, Queen’s Birthday on October 5th, and Christmas Day on December 25th. It’s always a good idea to plan ahead for these public holidays to make the most of your time off.