NSW term dates 2027
| Term | First day | Last day | Weekdays in term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 48 | ||
| Term 2 | 47 | ||
| Term 3 | 49 | ||
| Term 4 | 50 |
Term 1 is for Eastern division students; Western division students start on Wednesday 10 February. School development days (28 January to 2 February in the Eastern division, 4 to 9 February in the Western division, 27 and 28 April, 19 July and 20 December) are staff days, not school days for students; the department says these may change, and some border schools differ.
NSW school holidays 2027
| Holidays | From | To | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer holidays 2026-27 | 47 days | ||
| After Term 1 | 19 days | ||
| After Term 2 | 17 days | ||
| After Term 3 | 16 days | ||
| Summer holidays 2027-28 | Term 1 2028 date not on the page read | – |
Holiday weeks named by the department
| Holidays | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn holidays | Mon 12 April to Fri 23 April |
| Winter holidays | Mon 5 July to Fri 16 July |
| Spring holidays | Mon 27 September to Fri 8 October |
| Summer holidays | Tue 21 December to Fri 28 January |
The department's holiday weeks are Monday to Friday; the table above counts every day with no school, so it also includes weekends and staff development days.
Easter and public holidays in term time
Good Friday (26 March) and Easter Monday (29 March 2027) fall during Term 1 (the public holidays close schools for those days). Anzac Day is Sunday 25 April 2027, and New South Wales adds a public holiday on Monday 26 April, in the holidays. Public holiday dates: NSW Government, read 12 November 2026.
Questions and answers
When are the NSW school holidays in 2027?
After Term 1 from Saturday 10 April 2027 to Wednesday 28 April 2027, after Term 2 from Saturday 3 July 2027 to Monday 19 July 2027, after Term 3 from Saturday 25 September 2027 to Sunday 10 October 2027, and summer from Saturday 18 December 2027.
When does Term 1 2027 start in NSW?
Wednesday 3 February 2027 for students at government schools. Term 1 is for Eastern division students; Western division students start on Wednesday 10 February.
How many school days are there in NSW in 2027?
194 weekdays fall inside the four terms. Public holidays and staff development days in term time are not taken off this number, so the real count of school days is a little lower.
Do these dates apply to private schools?
They are government school dates. Many Catholic and independent schools use the same terms, but some differ by a few days, so check your school calendar.