[Updated for 2025] NSW School Holidays, Terms, Public Holidays, and Long Weekends
By School Infromer Team | May 29, 2024
Here is the everything you need to know about NSW 2025 school breaks and school days for ALL schools in New South Wales. It covers both the Eastern and Western parts of the state.
We’ll also give you some tips on how to make the most of those school holidays and public holidays by planning awesome long weekends!
Overview of NSW School Terms and Holidays 2025
In NSW, the academic year is structured into four distinct terms, each followed by a designated break period. These holidays serve as valuable opportunities for students to rest, recharge, and engage in extracurricular activities.
1. 2025 NSW Schools Holidays
The first day of school in 2025 is: Friday 31 Jan 2025 (Eastern division) | Friday 7 Feb 2025(Western division)
Autumn School Holidays(Eastern and Western divisions): 14 Apr (Mon) – 24 Apr 2025 (Thu)
Winter School Holidays(Eastern and Western divisions): 7 Jul (Mon) – 18 Jul 2025 (Fri)
Spring School Holidays(Eastern and Western divisions): 29 Sep (Mon) – 10 Oct 2025 (Fri)
Summer School Holidays(Eastern division): 22 Dec 2025(Mon) – 26 Jan 2026 (Mon)
Summer School Holidays(Western division): 22 Dec 2025(Mon) – 2 Feb 2026 (Mon)
2. 2025 NSW Schools Term Dates
Term 1 (Eastern division): 31 January 2025 (Fri) – 11 April 2025 (Fri)
Term 1 (Western division): 7 February 2025 (Fri) – 11 April 2025 (Fri)
Term 2 (Eastern and Western division): 28 April 2025 (Mon) – 4 July 2025 (Fri)
Term 3 (Eastern and Western division): 21 July 2025 (Mon) – 26 September 2025 (Fri)
Term 4 (Eastern and Western division): 13 October 2025 (Mon) – 19 December 2025 (Fri)
3. 2025 NSW Public Holidays
| Public Holiday | 2025 |
|---|---|
| New Year Day | 1 January 2025 (Wednesday) |
| Australia Day | 27 January 2025 (Friday) |
| Good Friday | 18 April 2025 (Friday) |
| Saturday before Easter Sunday | 19 April 2025 (Saturday) |
| Easter Sunday | 20 April 2025 (Sunday) |
| Easter Monday | 21 April 2025 (Monday) |
| ANZAC Day | 25 April 2025 (Friday) |
| King's Birthday | 9 June 2025 (Monday) |
| Labour Day | 6 October 2025 (Monday) |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2025 (Thursday) |
| Boxing Day | 26 December 2025 (Friday) |
*Please note that all public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publishing, but may be subject to change. Reference
4. Long Weekends and When to Take Leave
There are Four 3-day long weekends in 2025 in New South Wales:
- Australia Day: 25 Jan – 27 Jan (Sat – Mon)
- ANZAC Day: 25 April – 27 April (Fri– Sun)
- King’s birthday: 7 June – 9 June (Sat – Mon)
- Labour Day: 4 Oct – 6 Oct (Sar – Mon)
Here’s where you can take leave for that extra long 4 or 5 day weekend in ACT:
- Jan – New Year’s Day
