Regional countdowns
New South Wales
Check public holidays and school term dates in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in New South Wales is Monday 13 April 2026.
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Public holidays in New South Wales (NSW) 2026
Public holidays in New South Wales include national dates such as New Year's Day and Good Friday, along with region-specific holidays such as King's Birthday and Labour Day.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday 1 January
Australia DayMonday 26 January
Good FridayFriday 3 April
Easter SaturdaySaturday 4 April
Easter SundaySunday 5 April
Easter MondayMonday 6 April
ANZAC DaySaturday 25 April
ANZAC Day additional public holidayMonday 27 April
King's BirthdayMonday 8 June
Labour DayMonday 5 October
Christmas DayFriday 25 December
Boxing DaySaturday 26 December
Boxing Day additional public holidayMonday 28 December
Source: NSW Government. Last checked: 22 March 2026.
School term dates in New South Wales 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for New South Wales in 2026.
PeriodStartEnd
Term 1Monday 2 FebruaryThursday 2 April
Term 2Wednesday 22 AprilFriday 3 July
Term 3Tuesday 21 JulyFriday 25 September
Term 4Tuesday 13 OctoberThursday 17 December
Source: NSW Department of Education. Last checked: 22 March 2026.