NSW School Terms 2026
Complete school term dates and school holidays for New South Wales in 2026. The school year runs from 2 Feb to 17 Dec, with 40 weeks of schooling across four terms.
Note: Eastern Division dates. Western Division Term 1 starts 9 Feb. Dates are first/last day for students.
NSW Term Dates 2026
Term 1
9 weeksStart:Monday 2 February 2026
End:Thursday 2 April 2026
Term 2
11 weeksStart:Wednesday 22 April 2026
End:Friday 3 July 2026
Term 3
10 weeksStart:Tuesday 21 July 2026
End:Friday 25 September 2026
Term 4
10 weeksStart:Tuesday 13 October 2026
End:Thursday 17 December 2026
NSW School Holidays 2026
| Holiday Period | Start Date | End Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Holidays | Tuesday 7 April 2026 | Friday 17 April 2026 | 11 days |
| Winter Holidays | Monday 6 July 2026 | Friday 17 July 2026 | 12 days |
| Spring Holidays | Monday 28 September 2026 | Friday 9 October 2026 | 12 days |
| Summer Holidays | Friday 18 December 2026 | Wednesday 27 January 2027 | 41 days |
Key Dates 2026
- First Day of School: Monday 2 February 2026
- Last Day of School: Thursday 17 December 2026
- Total School Weeks: 40 weeks
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does school start in NSW 2026?
The 2026 school year in New South Wales starts on Monday 2 February 2026. This is the first day of Term 1.
When does school end in NSW 2026?
The 2026 school year in New South Wales ends on Thursday 17 December 2026. This is the last day of Term 4.
How many school weeks are there in NSW 2026?
There are approximately 40 school weeks in NSW in 2026, spread across four terms.
When are the school holidays in NSW 2026?
NSW has four school holiday periods in 2026: autumn holidays (April), winter holidays (July), spring holidays (September/October), and summer holidays (December-January).