New South Wales school & public holidays 2026
Every 2026 public holiday and school term break for New South Wales (NSW), with the long weekends called out. Use them to time your trip — and dodge the booked-out, priced-up weeks.
Long weekends in 2026
- Australia Day · Monday, Mon, 26 Jan 2026
- Christmas Day · Friday, Fri, 25 Dec 2026
NSW public holidays 2026
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Years Day | Thu, 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday |
| Australia Day | Mon, 26 Jan 2026 | Monday |
| Anzac Day | Sat, 25 Apr 2026 | Saturday |
| Christmas Day | Fri, 25 Dec 2026 | Friday |
| Boxing Day | Sat, 26 Dec 2026 | Saturday |
NSW school holidays 2026
| Break | Dates |
|---|---|
| Holidays (Autumn) | Fri, 3 Apr 2026 – Fri, 17 Apr 2026 |
| Holidays (Winter) | Mon, 6 July 2026 – Fri, 17 July 2026 |
| Holidays (Spring) | Mon, 28 Sept 2026 – Fri, 9 Oct 2026 |
| Holidays (Summer) | Fri, 18 Dec 2026 – Wed, 27 Jan 2027 |
Planning a New South Wales road trip in 2026?
Found a long weekend or a quiet week to travel? Map the whole lap — routes, nights, weather and costs — and lapabout flags the dates that clash with holidays.
Start planning — freeFrequently asked questions
- What are the public holidays in New South Wales in 2026?
- New Years Day (Thu, 1 Jan 2026); Australia Day (Mon, 26 Jan 2026); Anzac Day (Sat, 25 Apr 2026); Christmas Day (Fri, 25 Dec 2026); Boxing Day (Sat, 26 Dec 2026)
- When are the New South Wales school holidays in 2026?
- Holidays (Autumn): Fri, 3 Apr 2026 – Fri, 17 Apr 2026; Holidays (Winter): Mon, 6 July 2026 – Fri, 17 July 2026; Holidays (Spring): Mon, 28 Sept 2026 – Fri, 9 Oct 2026; Holidays (Summer): Fri, 18 Dec 2026 – Wed, 27 Jan 2027
- When are the long weekends in New South Wales in 2026?
- Australia Day on Monday, Mon, 26 Jan 2026; Christmas Day on Friday, Fri, 25 Dec 2026