The 2027 school year has not started yet
Term 1 (Eastern) starts on Thursday, 28 January 2027.
Students return after the current school holiday break.
New South Wales school term countdown 2027
Live countdown, current school week and a date checker - calculated from the official dates on this page.
141 days until the 2027 school year starts
The 2027 school year begins with Term 1 (Eastern).
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New South Wales school term dates 2027
Term dates for NSW government schools. Independent, Catholic and private schools may vary.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 (Eastern) | 28 January 2027 | 9 April 2027 | 10w 1d |
| Term 2 | 27 April 2027 | 2 July 2027 | 9w 3d |
| Term 3 | 19 July 2027 | 24 September 2027 | 9w 4d |
| Term 4 | 11 October 2027 | 20 December 2027 | 10w 0d |
New South Wales school holidays 2027
School holiday breaks between each school term.
| Holiday break | Starts | Ends | Length / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn school holidays | 12 April 2027 | 23 April 2027 | 12 days |
| Winter school holidays | 5 July 2027 | 16 July 2027 | 12 days |
| Spring school holidays | 27 September 2027 | 8 October 2027 | 12 days |
| Summer school holidays (Eastern) | 21 December 2027 | 28 January 2028 | 39 days |
New South Wales 2027 school year at a glance
- Total school terms: 4
- Total instructional time: 42 weeks across the four terms
- Longest term: Term 1 (Eastern) (11 weeks)
- Shortest term: Term 2 (10 weeks)
- Total school holiday time: 88 days across the four holiday breaks
- Longest break: Summer school holidays (Eastern), at 39 days
2027 has the most total instructional time of the 5 years shown on this site, at 42 weeks across the four terms — 2 more than the shortest year (40 weeks). Its 39-day summer holidays fall within the 35–41 day range seen in the other years with confirmed dates on this site.
Compared to 2028: Term 1 2027 falls 3 days earlier than Term 1 2028, Term 4 2027 falls 1 day earlier than Term 4 2028, and total school holiday time is 5 days more in 2027 than in 2028 (88 vs 83).
These figures are calculated directly from the term and school holiday dates listed on this page.
New South Wales school holidays by year
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Good to know: New South Wales planning notes for 2027
NSW is one of the few states where Term 1 start dates can differ within the state itself: the Eastern Division and Western Division sometimes start a few days apart, so it’s worth checking which division applies to your school. NSW also observes a Bank Holiday on the first Monday in August, but unlike most public holidays it mainly affects banks and some public sector workers rather than schools, shops or the general workforce. Catholic systemic schools (run through the local Catholic diocese) generally track NSW government dates closely, but independent schools can vary more. New South Wales calls its pupil-free days School Development Days. The dates are set centrally by the NSW Department of Education rather than by individual schools, so once the department publishes its calendar the same dates apply to every NSW government school. The 2026 NSW Bank Holiday falls on 3 August 2026 — see the NSW public holidays page for the full 2026 list.
Public Holidays
Public holiday dates for 2027 are gazetted by the NSW government closer to the year itself, so a full list isn’t published on this page yet. Fixed national dates — New Year’s Day, Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day — can be expected as usual. For NSW-specific public holidays and how they tend to fall relative to school terms, see the fully confirmed NSW 2026 page as a guide, and check the official source link above for this year once it is published.
Frequently asked questions
Why do some NSW term dates show an Eastern and Western Division?
NSW splits some of its term dates between an Eastern Division and a Western Division, mainly affecting when Term 1 begins. Check which division your school falls under if the page notes a difference for the year you’re planning around.
Is the NSW Bank Holiday a school holiday?
No. The NSW Bank Holiday (first Monday in August) traditionally applies to banks and some public servants rather than schools generally, so most NSW schools operate as normal on that day. Always confirm with your school if you’re unsure.
Do Catholic schools in NSW follow the same term dates?
Catholic systemic schools generally follow term dates very close to the NSW government calendar, but individual schools can set their own pupil-free and staff development days. Independent schools have more flexibility and can differ by several days.
Where can I confirm official NSW school term dates?
The NSW Department of Education publishes official term and vacation dates at education.nsw.gov.au, linked from the source note on this page. Check there directly for the latest confirmed dates.
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Download and print NSW 2027 school calendar
Download the New South Wales 2027 school calendar as an iCal file, import it into Google Calendar, Outlook or Apple Calendar, or print this page for offline planning.
8 calendar items included. The file includes available term dates, school holiday breaks and public holidays that appear on this page. Always confirm dates with the official source and your school.
Source and disclaimer
Source: NSW official school dates/source page. Please refer to the official source and your school for final confirmation. No responsibility is taken for errors or omissions.