Want to keep up to date with all the public holidays in New South Wales throughout the year?
Well, we have got you covered!
In this guide, we will provide you with a comprehensive summary of all the public holidays for NSW that fall between the calendar years of 2022 and 2023.
We will also outline the holiday dates during the year for New South Wales state schools too.
This will enable you to better plan for family holidays, short getaways and the time off you will need to look after the kids.
Please note, that some states celebrate the same public holidays at different times. For example, Labour Day in New South Wales this year is scheduled to be on Monday 3rd October. However, in Queensland it was celebrated on Monday 2nd May.
Meanwhile, in Western Australia, it took place on Monday 7th March and in Victoria, it was honoured on Monday 14th March.
So to avoid any confusion be sure to refer to the list below.
New South Wales Public Holidays for 2022
What follows is a full list of the New South Wales public holidays for 2022.
New Year’s Day – Saturday 1st January
New Year Holiday – Monday 3rd January
Australia Day – Wednesday 26th January
Good Friday – Friday 15th April
Easter Saturday – Saturday 16th April
Easter Sunday – Sunday 17th April
Easter Monday – Monday 18th April
Anzac Day – Monday 25th April
Queen’s Birthday – Monday 13th June
Labour Day – Monday 3rd October
Christmas Day – Sunday 25th December
Boxing Day – Monday 26th December
Christmas Holiday – Tue 27th December
In addition to these dates, there is also a Bank Holiday allocated for the first Monday in August every year. However, this is not a statewide public holiday and is only meant for the employees of banks and other selected financial institutions.
School Holiday Dates for New South Wales State Schools in 2022
As well as the public holidays listed above, if your child attends a state school in NSW they are scheduled to be on holiday during the following times in 2022.
Summer school holiday dates:
Term 1 (Eastern division) Saturday 18th December 2021 – Friday 28th January 2022
Term 1 (Western division) Saturday 18th December 2021 – Friday 4th February 2022
Easter school holiday dates – Saturday 9th April – Monday 25th April
Winter school holiday dates – Saturday 2nd July – Sunday 17th July
Spring school holiday dates – Saturday 24th September – Sunday 9th October
Summer school holiday dates – Wednesday 21st December – Friday 26th January 2023
NSW Public Holidays 2023
In case you want to plan for an overseas trip, a domestic vacation or a significant event like a wedding or a party, here are the NSW public holidays for 2023.
New Year’s Day – Sunday 1st January
New Year Holiday – Monday 2nd January
Australia Day – Thursday 26th January
Good Friday – Friday 7th April
Easter Saturday – Saturday 8th April
Easter Sunday – Sunday 9th April
Easter Monday – Monday 10th April
Anzac Day – Tuesday 25th April
Queen’s Birthday – Monday 12th June
Labour Day – Monday 2nd October
Christmas Day – Monday 25th December
Boxing Day – Tuesday 26th December
School Holiday Dates for New South Wales State Schools in 2023
Whilst we are at it, here are the school holiday days for New South Wales Sates Schools in 2023.
Summer school holiday dates:
(Eastern division) – Wednesday 21st December 2021 – Thursday 26th January 2023
(Western division) – Wednesday 21st December 2021 – Thursday 2nd February 2023
Easter school holiday dates – Saturday 8th April – Sunday 23rd April
Winter school holiday dates – Saturday 1st July – Sunday 16th July
Spring school holiday dates – Saturday 23rd September – Sunday 8th October
Summer school holiday dates:
(Eastern Division) – Wednesday 20th December – Sunday 28th January 2024
(Western Division) – Wednesday 20th December – Friday 4th February 2024
So there you have it!
Now you know all the dates of the public holidays for 2022 and 2023, as well as the school holidays you will be able to make your plans accordingly.