NSW term dates and school holidays 2027
School holidays 2027: autumn 10–28 Apr · winter 3–19 Jul · spring 25 Sep–10 Oct · summer from 18 Dec
Term dates 2027
| Term | Eastern division | Western division |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | to Download calendar entry: Term 1 2027 10 weeks (calculated) | to Download calendar entry: Term 1 2027 9 weeks (calculated) |
| Term 2 | to Download calendar entry: Term 2 2027 9 weeks (calculated) | to Download calendar entry: Term 2 2027 9 weeks (calculated) |
| Term 3 | to Download calendar entry: Term 3 2027 10 weeks (calculated) | to Download calendar entry: Term 3 2027 10 weeks (calculated) |
| Term 4 | to Download calendar entry: Term 4 2027 10 weeks (calculated) | to Download calendar entry: Term 4 2027 10 weeks (calculated) |
School holidays 2027
| Holiday period | Eastern division | Western division |
|---|---|---|
| Summer school holidays 2026–27 (before Term 1) | to Download calendar entry: Summer school holidays 2026–27 47 days off school (official dates 41 days) 29 weekdays to plan for, derived Students away to (47 days) Back at school | to Download calendar entry: Summer school holidays 2026–27 54 days off school (official dates 48 days) 34 weekdays to plan for, derived Students away to (54 days) Back at school |
| Autumn school holidays | to Download calendar entry: Autumn school holidays 19 days off school (official dates 12 days) 12 weekdays to plan for, derived Students away to (19 days) Back at school | to Download calendar entry: Autumn school holidays 19 days off school (official dates 12 days) 12 weekdays to plan for, derived Students away to (19 days) Back at school |
| Winter school holidays | to Download calendar entry: Winter school holidays 17 days off school (official dates 12 days) 11 weekdays to plan for, derived Students away to (17 days) Back at school | to Download calendar entry: Winter school holidays 17 days off school (official dates 12 days) 11 weekdays to plan for, derived Students away to (17 days) Back at school |
| Spring school holidays | to Download calendar entry: Spring school holidays 16 days off school (official dates 12 days) 9 weekdays to plan for, derived Students away to (16 days) Back at school | to Download calendar entry: Spring school holidays 16 days off school (official dates 12 days) 9 weekdays to plan for, derived Students away to (16 days) Back at school |
| Summer school holidays 2027–28 | to Download calendar entry: Summer school holidays 2027–28 at least 44 days off school (official dates 39 days) Students away from Term 1 2028 begins (school development days included; no separate first day for students) | to Download calendar entry: Summer school holidays 2027–28 at least 51 days off school (official dates 46 days) Students away from Term 1 2028 begins (school development days included; no separate first day for students) |
Days students are away
The department’s published holiday period may differ from the full time students are away between the two published terms. Where they differ, the table shows both ranges; the length shown counts every day students are away.
Calculated from the published dates, this counts Monday to Friday while students are away, excluding public holidays that apply across the whole state or territory. Parents who work Monday to Friday may need to arrange care or leave for these days, depending on their working arrangements and any local public holidays.
Download calendar file (.ics): Eastern division The file contains only published dates, with no calculated or assumed entries.
Download calendar file (.ics): Western division The file contains only published dates, with no calculated or assumed entries.
- First day of school (eastern division)
- Wednesday 3 February 2027
- Last day of school (eastern division)
- Friday 17 December 2027
- School weeks (eastern division), derived
- 39counted here from the term dates, Monday to Friday
- Days in listed school holidays beginning in 2027 (eastern division), derived
- at least 96 daysthe summer holidays are counted to the day before the next term starts; the first day back for students is not yet published, so this figure is a minimum
- Breaks starting in the year shown
- Holiday periods beginning in 2027: 4
- Weekdays off between terms, derived
- 34 weekdays within breaks between terms, excluding summer
- School holiday comparison for 2027, derived
- Weekdays off between terms: most in NSW and ACT (34), fewest in SA and TAS (30); calendars compared: 8
- Change in weekdays off since 2026, derived
- 1 weekday fewer off between terms than in 2026
- Longest break starting in the year shown, with published dates, derived
- Summer school holidays 2027–28: 30 weekdays, spanning 44 days overallthe summer holidays are counted to the day before the next term starts; the first day back for students is not yet published, so this figure is a minimum
- Shortest school break, derived
- Spring school holidays: 10 weekdays across 16 days in total
- Public holidays within school breaks, derived
- Statewide public holiday dates in 2027: 9 of 14 within school holidays
- Long weekends during 2027, derived
- 6 long weekends from statewide public holidays; in term time: 2
A derived label marks a figure calculated here from official dates; the official source does not publish the figure itself.
Check government school term dates and school holidays in New South Wales for 2027. First days back are listed beside each break where published. Term lengths are shown in weeks and break lengths in days. Pupil-free days set centrally by the department are listed separately where published; individual schools may announce additional days. Holiday periods calculated from term boundaries carry a derived label. The source details at the end link to the official calendar and record when it was read.
New South Wales division calendars
New South Wales publishes calendars for an eastern division and a western division. The western division starts the school year a week later, so its summer holidays also finish a week later; the other terms share the same dates. Check your school's division to choose the right calendar.
Pupil-free, staff and teacher dates 2027
| Day | Date | Division |
|---|---|---|
| School development days Term 1 | to Download calendar entry: School development days Term 1 | Eastern division |
| School development days Term 2 | to Download calendar entry: School development days Term 2 | Both divisions |
| School development day Term 3 | Download calendar entry: School development day Term 3 | Both divisions |
| School development day Term 4 | Download calendar entry: School development day Term 4 | Both divisions |
| School development days Term 1 | to Download calendar entry: School development days Term 1 | Western division |
Days set centrally and days set by schools
Only centrally published pupil-free, staff and teacher dates are listed here. Teacher start and finish dates are not pupil-free periods. Some entries apply only to particular regions or year levels, so check each one. Schools may announce additional pupil-free days of their own, which are not published centrally.
Related
- School holidays across Australia 2027NSW next to the other states and territories
- Public holidays NSW 202714 statewide holiday dates with weekdays
- Easter school holidays 2027Every state's Easter break, including the first day back
- Christmas school holidays 2027Christmas summer holidays in every state, with the first day back
- NAPLAN test dates 2027National testing window alongside each state's term dates
- HSC written exam dates 2027Written exam start, finish, results and NSW terms
- School holidays in New South Walescountdown and every published year
Questions and answers
When do school holidays start in NSW in 2027?
In 2027 (eastern division): autumn school holidays from Saturday 10 April 2027, winter school holidays from Saturday 3 July 2027, spring school holidays from Saturday 25 September 2027, summer school holidays 2027–28 from Saturday 18 December 2027. Check the school holidays table above for each published break in NSW during 2027. A derived label marks a period calculated from the surrounding term dates.
When does school go back after the 2027 school holidays in NSW?
Back at school in NSW (eastern division) after the summer school holidays 2026–27: Wednesday 3 February 2027; after the autumn school holidays: Thursday 29 April 2027; after the winter school holidays: Tuesday 20 July 2027; after the spring school holidays: Monday 11 October 2027. For the NSW school holidays listed for 2027, check the first day back beside each break, where published. Read the pupil-free day notes too, as staff and students may return on different days.
Are pupil-free days included for NSW in 2027?
NSW (eastern division), 2027: School development days Term 1 (Thursday 28 January to Tuesday 2 February 2027); School development days Term 2 (Tuesday 27 April to Wednesday 28 April 2027); School development day Term 3 (Monday 19 July 2027); School development day Term 4 (Monday 20 December 2027). Schools in NSW can set additional pupil-free days of their own. Check your school's calendar for 2027 for any further days.
Sources
- NSW Department of Education: 2027 term dates, school holidays and school development days (read on )
- NSW Department of Education: Future and past NSW term dates and school holidays (read on )
- NSW Department of Education: 2026 term dates, school holidays and school development days (read on )
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