The NSW school holidays dates for 2025

If there’s one thing every parent knows, it’s that school holidays have a sneaky way of creeping up on you! One minute it’s back-to-school madness, and the next, your kids are home for weeks, asking for snacks and saying, “What are we doing today?”

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This is why getting ahead on holiday planning is a game-changer. Not only do you avoid last-minute stress, but you can save heaps on your travel by booking in advance, locking in the best spots, and making the most of your annual leave.

Whether you’re dreaming of a beach escape, a road trip adventure, or just some quality downtime, having the NSW school holiday dates and NSW public holidays for 2025 mapped out early means you can maximise your time off, create core memories, and avoid the holiday rush.

So, grab your calendar, start plotting your getaways, and get ready to make 2025 a year of fun-filled family adventures!

NSW school holidays 2025

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First day of school: Thursday 6 February (Eastern) | Thursday 13 February (Western)

Autumn holidays: Saturday 12 April – Tuesday 29 April

Winter holidays: Saturday 5 July – Monday 21 July

Spring holidays: Saturday 27 September – Monday 13 October

Summer holidays: Saturday 20 December – Monday 26 January 2026 (Eastern division), Monday 2 February 2026 (Western division)

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Start and end dates for NSW school terms 2025

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Term 1: Thursday 6 February to Friday 11 April (Eastern), Thursday 13 February to Friday 11 April (Western)

Term 2: Wednesday 30 April – Friday 4 July

Term 3: Tuesday 22 July – Friday 26 September

Term 4: Tuesday 14 October to Friday 19 December

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Public holidays in New South Wales for 2025

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We’ve highlighted which public holiday dates that overlap with the school holidays so you can plan your leave with ease!

New Year’s Day: Wednesday 1 January 2025 (in school holidays)

Australia Day: Monday 27 January 2025 (in school holidays)

Good Friday: Friday 18 April 2025 (overlaps with school holidays!)

Easter Saturday: Saturday 19 April 2025 (overlaps with school holidays!)

Easter Sunday: Sunday 20 April 2025 (overlaps with school holidays!)

Easter Monday: Monday 21 April 2025 (overlaps with school holidays!)

Anzac Day: Friday 25 April 2025 (overlaps with school holidays!)

King’s Birthday: Monday 9 June 2025

Labour Day: Monday 6 October 2025 (overlaps with school holidays!)

Christmas Day: Thursday 25 December 2025 (in school holidays)

Boxing Day: Friday 26 December 2025 (in school holidays)

NSW school holidays 2026: Early look ahead

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First day of school: Tuesday 27 January (Eastern) | Tuesday 3 February (Western)

Autumn holidays: Friday 1 April – Sunday 19 April

Winter holidays: Saturday 4 July – Sunday 19 July

Spring holidays: Saturday 26 September – Sunday 11 October

Summer holidays: Friday 18 December – Wednesday 27 January 2027 (Eastern division), Wednesday 3 February 2026 (Western division)

School term dates for 2026

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Term 1: Tuesday 27 January to Thursday 2 April (Eastern), Tuesday 3 February to Thursday 2 April (Western)

Term 2: Monday 20 April – Friday 3 July

Term 3: Monday 20 July – Friday 25 September

Term 4: Monday 12 October to Thursday 17 December

Wrapping it up

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So there you have it – all the key dates you need to plan an epic 2025! When you’re locking in a big family getaway, squeezing in a few long weekends, or just making sure the kids are kept busy, a little planning now means less stress and more fun later.

Get those leave requests in, book the holidays early, and prepare for some incredible memories with your family.