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Term Dates

School terms dates as well as NSW public holidays.

Term dates can vary according to each school’s requirements due to Professional Learning Days scheduled locally.

Below is an indicative time frame outlined by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese.

School term dates and holidays are generally the same as government schools but please contact the school for specific term dates.

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Term Dates

2026 2027
Term 1
Tuesday, 27 January* to
Thursday, 02 April
(Check with school for starting dates)
Term 1
Tuesday, 28 January* to
Friday, 09 April
(Check with school for starting dates)
Term 2
Monday, 20 April* to
Friday, 03 July
(Check with school for starting dates)
Term 2 Monday, 26 April* to
Friday, 02 July
(Check with school for starting dates)
Term 3 Monday, 20 July* to
Friday, 25 September
Term 3
Monday, 19 July* to
Friday, 24 September
Term 4 Monday, 12 October* to
Thursday, 17 December*
(Check with school for start and end-of term dates for students)
Term 4
Monday, 11 October* to
Monday, 20 December*
(Check with school for start and end-of term dates for students)

*In 2026 & 2027, each school in the Diocese of Parramatta will have 9 pupil free days allocated for staff professional learning. Please check with the school, as these dates can vary from school to school.

NSW Public Holidays


2026 2027
New Year’s Day Thursday, 01 January
Friday, 01 January
Additional public holiday for New Year's Day - -
Australia Day Monday, 26 January
Tuesday, 26 January
Good Friday Friday, 03 April
Friday, 26 March
Easter Saturday Saturday, 04 April
Saturday, 27 March
Easter Sunday Sunday, 05 April
Sunday, 28 March
Easter Monday Monday, 06 April 
Monday, 29 March 
Anzac Day Saturday, 25 April
Sunday, 25 April
King's Birthday Monday, 08 June
Monday, 14 June
Labour Day Monday, 05 October
Monday, 04 October
Christmas Day Friday, 25 December Saturday, 25 December
Additional public holiday for Christmas Day - Monday, 27 December
Boxing Day Saturday, 26 December Sunday, 26 December
Additional public holiday for Boxing Day Monday, 28 December Tuesday, 28 December

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    04 Feb 2026 08:30 AM - 04 Feb 2026 08:45 AM

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    06 Feb 2026 04:00 PM - 06 Feb 2026 06:30 PM

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