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NSW School and HSC Key Term & Holiday Dates
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Below are the key school terms, holidays and HSC dates relevant to NSW Primary and Secondary Public School students (Kindergarten – Year 12).
The NSW Term dates for 2026 are as follows:
| Term | First day to Last day for students |
| Term 1 (Eastern division) | Mon 2 Feb 2026 – Thurs 2 Apr 2026 |
| Term 1 (Western division) | Mon 9 Feb 2026 – Thurs 2 Apr 2026 |
| Term 2 (Both divisions) | Wed 22 Apr 2026 – Fri 3 Jul 2026 |
| Term 3 (Both divisions) | Tues 21 Jul 2026 – Fri 25 Sep 2026 |
| Term 4 (Both divisions) | Tues 13 Oct 2026 – Thurs 17 Dec 2026 |
The above information was supplied by the NSW Government. For more information, please visit the NSW Government website.
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The NSW Public School Holidays dates for 2026 are as follows:
| Season | Eastern Division | Western Division |
| Summer holidays 2025 – 2026 | Mon 22 Dec – Mon 26 Jan | Mon 22 Dec – Mon 2 Feb |
| Autumn holidays | Tues 7 Apr – Fri 17 Apr | |
| Winter holidays | Mon 6 July – Fri 17 July | |
| Spring holidays | Mon 28 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | |
| Summer holidays 2026 – 2027 | Fri 18 Dec – Wed 27 Jan | Fri 18 Dec – Wed 3 Feb |
The above information was supplied by the NSW Government. For more information, please visit the NSW Government website.
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The following is a list of key dates for your HSC journey. Ensure to mark the dates of deadlines for submissions and applications into your calendar. Access the HSC Hub for additional resources, or HSC Term Courses for Matrix enrolment (e.g. English Advanced, Maths Advanced).
| Term | Date | Details |
| Term 4, 2025 | Mon 1 Dec 2025 | 2026 HSC practical examination timetable released. |
| Term 1, 2026 | Thurs 2 Apr 2026 | Last date to apply for disability provisions for the 2026 HSC examinations via Schools Online. |
| Term 2, 2026
| Mon 20 Apr 2026 | 2026 HSC written exam elective surveys open on Schools Online. |
| Mon 20 Apr 2026 | 2026 HSC languages oral examination timetable released. | |
| Fri 1 May 2026 | Personalised 2026 HSC written examination timetable released via Students Online and Schools Online. 2026 HSC written examination timetable released. | |
| Term 3, 2026
| Tues 15 Sep 2026 | Submissions via Schools Online due for: ● work samples for English Studies, Mathematics Standard 1 and Numeracy ● HSC school assessment marks ● estimated examination marks for students doing optional exams ● assessment grades for English Studies, Mathematics Standard 1 and Numeracy. |
| Fri 18 Sep 2026 | HSC Life Skills outcomes to be submitted via Schools Online. | |
| Term 4, 2026
| Tues 13 Oct 2026 | 2026 HSC written examinations begin. |
| Wed 21 Oct 2026 | Year 11 grades and Life Skills outcomes to be submitted via Schools Online. | |
| Tues 3 Nov 2026 | 2027 HSC student entries open. | |
| Thurs 5 Nov 2026 | Final 2026 HSC written examination. | |
| After final HSC written examination | 2026 HSC assessment ranks released to students via Student Online for 4 weeks. | |
| Thurs 19 Nov 2026 | Year 10 grades and Life Skills outcomes to be submitted via Schools Online. | |
| Wed 16 Dec 2026 | 2026 HSC results released. |
The above information was supplied by the NSW Government. For more information, please visit the NSW Government website.
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