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NSW School Holidays & Term Dates 2026
Schools in Newcastle follow the New South Wales calendar, which runs across four terms in 2026. Here are the official term dates and every school-holiday period for the year.
NSW school term dates 2026
| Term | Students start | Term ends |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Monday 2 February | Thursday 2 April |
| Term 2 | Wednesday 22 April | Friday 3 July |
| Term 3 | Tuesday 21 July | Friday 25 September |
| Term 4 | Tuesday 13 October | Thursday 17 December |
NSW school holidays 2026
- Autumn holidays7 April – 17 April
- Winter holidays6 July – 17 July
- Spring holidays28 September – 9 October
- Summer holidaysFrom 18 December
NSW school holidays: your questions
What are the NSW school term dates for 2026?
For New South Wales government schools in 2026: Term 1 runs Monday 2 February to Thursday 2 April; Term 2 runs Wednesday 22 April to Friday 3 July; Term 3 runs Tuesday 21 July to Friday 25 September; Term 4 runs Tuesday 13 October to Thursday 17 December.
When do the NSW school holidays start in 2026?
The first NSW government-school break of 2026 falls 7 april – 17 april, after Term 1 ends on Thursday 2 April. Students return for Term 2 on Wednesday 22 April.
When are the mid-year school holidays in NSW in 2026?
The 2026 mid-year (winter) break in New South Wales falls 6 july – 17 july, after Term 2 ends on Friday 3 July.
Do Catholic and independent schools follow the same dates?
These are the NSW Department of Education dates for government schools. Most Catholic and independent schools follow similar term dates, but pupil-free days and start dates can differ by a day or two, so always confirm the exact 2026 dates with your school.