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New South Wales Holidays 2026

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Pupils in New South Wales are off school for 94 days in 2026, spread across 4 holiday periods. The full list for New South Wales is: autumn holidays (3 April–21 April, 19 days), winter break (4 July–20 July, 17 days), spring holidays (26 September–12 October, 17 days) and summer holidays (18 December–27 January, 41 days). As in most places, summer dominates the calendar: 41 days from 18 December to 27 January. That total sits right around the national average of 94 days, so New South Wales is fairly typical for Australia this year. Exact dates can be confirmed against the official regional school calendar before booking travel, as individual schools occasionally add their own in-service days.

Public Holidays 2026

11 holidays
🗓️ Nationwide + New South Wales Regional Holidays
1 Jan 2026 Thu New Year's Day National
26 Jan 2026 Mon Australia Day National
3 Apr 2026 Fri Good Friday National
4 Apr 2026 Sat Easter Saturday State
6 Apr 2026 Mon Easter Monday National
25 Apr 2026 Sat ANZAC Day National
27 Apr 2026 Mon ANZAC Day (observed) State
8 Jun 2026 Mon King's Birthday State
5 Oct 2026 Mon Labour Day State
25 Dec 2026 Fri Christmas Day National
28 Dec 2026 Mon Boxing Day (observed) National

School Holidays 2026

🎒 New South Wales — School Holidays 2026
Autumn Holidays
03.04.2026 - 21.04.2026
Winter Holidays
04.07.2026 - 20.07.2026
Spring Holidays
26.09.2026 - 12.10.2026
Summer Holidays
18.12.2026 - 27.01.2027