Quick answer
New South Wales school holidays in 2027: autumn Mon 12 Apr – Fri 23 Apr 2027; winter Mon 5 Jul – Fri 16 Jul 2027; spring Mon 27 Sep – Fri 8 Oct 2027. Term 1 starts Wed 3 Feb 2027 and Term 4 ends Fri 17 Dec 2027.
When are the NSW school holidays in 2027?
The New South Wales school holidays in 2027 are the autumn break (Mon 12 Apr – Fri 23 Apr 2027), the winter break (Mon 5 Jul – Fri 16 Jul 2027) and the spring break (Mon 27 Sep – Fri 8 Oct 2027), followed by the summer holidays from late 2027.
| Break | Holidays start | Holidays end | Students return | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer holidays 2026–27 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | Wed 27 Jan 2027 | Wed 3 Feb 2027 | 41 |
| Autumn holidays | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 23 Apr 2027 | Thu 29 Apr 2027 | 12 |
| Winter holidays | Mon 5 Jul 2027 | Fri 16 Jul 2027 | Tue 20 Jul 2027 | 12 |
| Spring holidays | Mon 27 Sep 2027 | Fri 8 Oct 2027 | Mon 11 Oct 2027 | 12 |
| Summer holidays 2027–28 | Tue 21 Dec 2027 | Fri 28 Jan 2028 | Not yet published | 39 |
The Days column counts the official holiday dates only. Counting the school development days at the start of Term 1 as well, students are away from school for 47 days over the 2026–27 summer, from Fri 18 Dec 2026 to Tue 2 Feb 2027. The longest break in this period is the summer holidays 2026–27.
Summer holidays 2026–27: The summer holidays run from Friday 18 December 2026 to Wednesday 27 January 2027. Students then have school development days from Thursday 28 January to Tuesday 2 February and return on Wednesday 3 February (Eastern division). Autumn holidays: The autumn holidays run from Monday 12 to Friday 23 April. Anzac Day is observed on Monday 26 April and Tuesday 27 to Wednesday 28 April are school development days, so students return on Thursday 29 April. Winter holidays: The winter holidays run from Monday 5 to Friday 16 July. Monday 19 July is a school development day, so students return on Tuesday 20 July. Spring holidays: The spring holidays run from Monday 27 September to Friday 8 October. Summer holidays 2027–28: Summer holidays 2027-28 run from Tuesday 21 December 2027 to Friday 28 January 2028 (Eastern division), with students returning after school development days.
How many days until school goes back in NSW?
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See the first day of every term in the table below, or check when school goes back in every state.
What are the NSW school term dates for 2027?
| Term | Starts | Ends | Weeks | School days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wed 3 Feb 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 | 10 | 46 |
| Term 2 | Thu 29 Apr 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 | 9 | 46 |
| Term 3 | Tue 20 Jul 2027 | Fri 24 Sep 2027 | 10 | 49 |
| Term 4 | Mon 11 Oct 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 | 10 | 50 |
School days are the weekdays in each term after taking out statewide public holidays, about 191 across the year. School development days are not counted, so your school's number may be a little lower.
When do the NSW school holidays start after Term 4 in 2026?
The last day of Term 4 in 2026 is Thu 17 Dec 2026. The summer holidays then run until Wed 27 Jan 2027, and students are back on Wed 3 Feb 2027. That is 47 days off counting weekends.
Do all NSW schools use these dates?
Schools in the Western division start Term 1 later, on Wednesday 10 February 2027. A few schools near the Victorian and Queensland borders use different dates. After the summer holidays students also have school development days from Thursday 28 January to Tuesday 2 February, which is why the return date is Wednesday 3 February.
There are more school development days in 2027, when students do not attend: Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 April (before Term 2), Monday 19 July (before Term 3) and Monday 20 December (after Term 4).
Which public holidays fall in NSW school terms in 2027?
Weekday public holidays in New South Wales in 2027, and where each one falls in the school year:
- New Year's Day: Fri 1 Jan 2027, in the summer holidays 2026–27
- Australia Day: Tue 26 Jan 2027, in the summer holidays 2026–27
- Good Friday: Fri 26 Mar 2027, in Term 1
- Easter Monday: Mon 29 Mar 2027, in Term 1
- Additional public holiday for Anzac Day: Mon 26 Apr 2027, in the autumn holidays
- King's Birthday: Mon 14 Jun 2027, in Term 2
- Labour Day: Mon 4 Oct 2027, in the spring holidays
- Additional public holiday for Christmas Day: Mon 27 Dec 2027, in the summer holidays 2027–28
- Additional public holiday for Boxing Day: Tue 28 Dec 2027, in the summer holidays 2027–28
Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) to Easter Monday (Mon 29 Mar 2027) all fall in Term 1 in New South Wales, so Easter does not extend a school break.
Frequently asked questions
When does school go back in NSW in 2027?
Term 1 starts on Wed 3 Feb 2027. After the autumn, winter and spring breaks students return on Thu 29 Apr 2027, Tue 20 Jul 2027 and Mon 11 Oct 2027.
When do NSW schools finish in 2027?
Term 4 ends on Fri 17 Dec 2027. The 2027–28 summer holidays start the next day.
Is Easter in the school holidays in NSW in 2027?
Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) to Easter Monday (Mon 29 Mar 2027) all fall in Term 1 in New South Wales, so Easter does not extend a school break.
How many school days are there in NSW in 2027?
About 191 weekdays fall inside the four terms after taking out statewide public holidays.
Do private and Catholic schools in NSW follow these dates?
Many follow the government calendar, but some set their own start and finish dates. Check your school's calendar before you book travel.
More dates for New South Wales
See NSW public holidays 2027, the long weekends in 2027, September school holidays and when school goes back. Add these dates to your phone with the NSW calendar file, or compare all states.