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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

2025 2026
Term 1
Friday, 31 January* to
Friday, 11 April
(Check with school for starting dates)
Term 1
Tuesday, 27 January* to
Thursday, 02 April
(Check with school for starting dates)
Term 2
Monday, 28 April* to
Friday, 04 July
(Check with school for starting dates)
Term 2 Monday, 20 April* to
Friday, 03 July
(Check with school for starting dates)
Term 3 Monday, 21 July* to
Friday, 26 September
Term 3
Monday, 20 July* to
Friday, 25 September
Term 4 Monday, 13 October to
Friday, 19 December
(Check with school for start and end-of term dates for students)
Term 4
Monday, 12 October* to
Thursday, 17 December*
(Check with school for start and end-of term dates for students)

*In 2025, 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


2025 2026
New Year’s Day Wednesday, 01 January Thursday, 01 January
Additional public holiday for New Year's Day - -
Australia Day Monday, 27 January Monday, 26 January
Good Friday Friday, 18 April Friday, 03 April
Easter Saturday Saturday, 19 April Saturday, 04 April
Easter Sunday Sunday, 20 April Sunday, 05 April
Easter Monday Monday, 21 April Monday, 06 April 
Anzac Day Friday, 25 April Saturday, 25 April
King's Birthday Monday, 09 June Monday, 8 June
Labour Day Monday, 06 October Monday, 05 October
Christmas Day Thursday, 25 December Friday, 25 December
Boxing Day Friday, 26 December Saturday, 26 December
Additional public holiday for Boxing Day - Monday, 28 December

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  • 20

    Jun 2025

    T2W8

    All Day Event

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    Parish Mass Kinder & Yr 5

    20 Jun 2025 08:50 AM - 20 Jun 2025 09:50 AM

    Parish Mass Kinder & Yr 5

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    Yr 1 SOLA: Sharing Our Learning Assemblies

    20 Jun 2025 02:30 PM - 20 Jun 2025 03:30 PM

    Yr 1 SOLA: Sharing Our Learning Assemblies

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    23

    Jun 2025

    T2W9

    All Day Event

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    P&F General Meeting via Zoom

    23 Jun 2025 07:00 PM - 23 Jun 2025 08:00 PM

    P&F General Meeting via Zoom

    at https://parracatholic.zoom.us/j/95024323279?pwd=UUQB5YEmH5HA6bK21MIWpTOLlJflah.1&jst=3


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    Join from telephone (meeting ID: 950 2432 3279):
    (02) 8015 2088 (Sydney)
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    24

    Jun 2025

    T2W9

    All Day Event

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    Athletics Carnival

    All Day Event

    Athletics Carnival

    Barton Park

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    25

    Jun 2025

    T2W9

    All Day Event

    T2W9

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    Stage 2 Boys & Girls Soccer Gala Day

    All Day Event

    Stage 2 Boys & Girls Soccer Gala Day

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    Morning Prayer

    25 Jun 2025 08:30 AM - 25 Jun 2025 08:45 AM

    Morning Prayer

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