Plan ahead for your 2025 with this helpful guide to primary and secondary school holiday dates across New South Wales in 2025. Below you will find the school term dates, school holiday dates, and general public holidays.
Please note:
- The list is reflective of the public school system. There is not a consistent set of dates that applies to every private and independent school.
- In New South Wales, the Western Division includes Broken Hill, Bourke, Cobar, Cockburn (NSW half), Walgett, Wentworth, as well as the western land boards of Forbes, Griffith, Rankins Springs, West Wyalong, White Cliffs, Wyalong, Conargo, Hay and Parkes.
- This is general advice. Please confirm with your school before booking an expensive holiday.
School term dates
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 (Eastern division) | 4 February | 11 April |
| Term 1 (Western division) | 11 February | 11 April |
| Term 2 (Eastern and Western division) | 30 April | 4 July |
| Term 3 (Eastern and Western division) | 22 July | 26 September |
| Term 4 (Eastern and Western division) | 13 October | 19 December |
Public holidays
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 January |
| Australia Day | 27 January |
| Good Friday | 18 April |
| Easter Saturday | 19 April |
| Easter Sunday | 20 April |
| Easter Monday | 21 April |
| ANZAC Day | 25 April |
| King’s Birthday | 9 June |
| Labour Day | 6 October |
| Christmas Day | 25 December |
| Boxing Day | 26 December |
