The 2030 school year has not started yet
Term 1 (Eastern) starts on Thursday, 31 January 2030.
Students return after the current school holiday break.
New South Wales school term countdown 2030
Live countdown, current school week and a date checker - calculated from the official dates on this page.
1240 days until the 2030 school year starts
The 2030 school year begins with Term 1 (Eastern).
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New South Wales school term dates 2030
Term dates for NSW government schools. Independent, Catholic and private schools may vary.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 (Eastern) | 31 January 2030 | 12 April 2030 | 11 weeks |
| Term 2 | 29 April 2030 | 5 July 2030 | 10 weeks |
| Term 3 | 22 July 2030 | 27 September 2030 | 10 weeks |
| Term 4 | 14 October 2030 | 19 December 2030 | 10 weeks |
New South Wales school holidays 2030
School holiday breaks between each school term.
| Holiday break | Starts | Ends | Length / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn school holidays | 13 April 2030 | 28 April 2030 | 16 days |
| Winter school holidays | 6 July 2030 | 21 July 2030 | 16 days |
| Spring school holidays | 28 September 2030 | 13 October 2030 | 16 days |
| Summer school holidays (Eastern) | 20 December 2030 | To be confirmed | End date depends on the next published NSW school year. |
New South Wales 2030 school year at a glance
- Total school terms: 4
- Total instructional time: 41 weeks across the four terms
- Longest term: Term 1 (Eastern) (11 weeks)
- Shortest term: Term 2 (10 weeks)
- Total school holiday time: 48 confirmed days across the other holiday breaks, plus Summer school holidays (Eastern) which continue into 2031 (end date not yet published)
- Longest break: Among the breaks with confirmed dates, Autumn school holidays is the longest at 16 days. The Summer holidays end date for 2030–2031 hasn’t been published yet, so it’s shown as continuing into 2031 rather than a fixed length.
2030’s 41 weeks of total instructional time falls in the middle of the 40–42 week range seen across the 5 years shown on this site. This page’s 2030–2031 summer holidays don’t have a published end date yet, so they can’t be compared; among the years with confirmed dates, summer holidays range from 38 to 41 days.
Compared to 2029: Term 1 2030 falls 2 days later than Term 1 2029, and Term 4 2030 falls 1 day earlier than Term 4 2029. Total school holiday time isn’t yet comparable, because the 2030–2031 summer holidays don’t have a published end date.
These figures are calculated directly from the term and school holiday dates listed on this page.
New South Wales school holidays by year
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Good to know: New South Wales planning notes for 2030
NSW is one of the few states where Term 1 start dates can differ within the state itself: the Eastern Division and Western Division sometimes start a few days apart, so it’s worth checking which division applies to your school. NSW also observes a Bank Holiday on the first Monday in August, but unlike most public holidays it mainly affects banks and some public sector workers rather than schools, shops or the general workforce. Catholic systemic schools (run through the local Catholic diocese) generally track NSW government dates closely, but independent schools can vary more. New South Wales calls its pupil-free days School Development Days. The dates are set centrally by the NSW Department of Education rather than by individual schools, so once the department publishes its calendar the same dates apply to every NSW government school. The 2026 NSW Bank Holiday falls on 3 August 2026 — see the NSW public holidays page for the full 2026 list.
Public Holidays
Public holiday dates for 2030 are gazetted by the NSW government closer to the year itself, so a full list isn’t published on this page yet. Fixed national dates — New Year’s Day, Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day — can be expected as usual. For NSW-specific public holidays and how they tend to fall relative to school terms, see the fully confirmed NSW 2026 page as a guide, and check the official source link above for this year once it is published.
Frequently asked questions
Why do some NSW term dates show an Eastern and Western Division?
NSW splits some of its term dates between an Eastern Division and a Western Division, mainly affecting when Term 1 begins. Check which division your school falls under if the page notes a difference for the year you’re planning around.
Is the NSW Bank Holiday a school holiday?
No. The NSW Bank Holiday (first Monday in August) traditionally applies to banks and some public servants rather than schools generally, so most NSW schools operate as normal on that day. Always confirm with your school if you’re unsure.
Do Catholic schools in NSW follow the same term dates?
Catholic systemic schools generally follow term dates very close to the NSW government calendar, but individual schools can set their own pupil-free and staff development days. Independent schools have more flexibility and can differ by several days.
Where can I confirm official NSW school term dates?
The NSW Department of Education publishes official term and vacation dates at education.nsw.gov.au, linked from the source note on this page. Check there directly for the latest confirmed dates.
Other states and territories
Download and print NSW 2030 school calendar
Download the New South Wales 2030 school calendar as a printable one-page PDF, or as an iCal file to import into Google Calendar, Outlook or Apple Calendar, or print this page for offline planning.
7 calendar items included. The file includes the term dates, school holiday breaks and any officially published public holidays for this year. Always confirm dates with the official source and your school.
Source and disclaimer
Source: NSW official school dates/source page. Please refer to the official source and your school for final confirmation. No responsibility is taken for errors or omissions.