School holidays · Australia
New South Wales · 2026
5 school breaks in New South Wales during 2026. Longest is 48 days (Term 4 School Holidays).
Next school break
Term 2 School Holidays
Jul 6 – 17 · 12 days
30
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All 2026 school breaks
5 totalListCalendar
Dec22
Term 4 School Holidays
Dec 22 – Feb 2 · 43 days
43d
Apr7
Term 1 School Holidays
Apr 7 – 17 · 11 days
11d
Jul6
Term 2 School Holidays
Jul 6 – 17 · 12 days
12d
Sep28
Term 3 School Holidays
Sep 28 – Oct 9 · 12 days
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Dec18
Term 4 School Holidays
Dec 18 – Feb 3 · 48 days
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
26Australia Day📅 3d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
22–Feb 2Term 4 School Holidays
February 2026
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3Good Friday📅 3d
4Easter Saturday
5Easter Sunday
6Easter Monday📅 3d
25Anzac Day
7–17Term 1 School Holidays
May 2026
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6–17Term 2 School Holidays
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28–Oct 9Term 3 School Holidays
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25Christmas Day📅 3d
26Boxing Day
18–Feb 3Term 4 School Holidays
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Apr3
Good Friday
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Apr5
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Apr25
Anzac Day
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King's Birthday
Dec25
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Important school holiday information · Australia
General information
- •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
- •School holiday dates vary by state and territory. Select your local Australian state or territory for specific dates.
Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in New South Wales 2026?
New South Wales schools have 5 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does New South Wales have in 2026?
New South Wales schools observe 5 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of New South Wales. See the source link below for the official publication.