Looking for confirmation of the terms dates and holidays for New South Wales schools in 2022-23?
Well, you have come to the right place!
In this article, we will provide you with a detailed list of the term dates, in addition to the school and public holidays, and student free days for all NSW schools.
With this information, you will be able to keep track of your child’s schedule, as well as give your employer enough notice to take any time off work you may need.
Do NSW state schools and private schools have different holidays?
In a word, yes.
The NSW Department of Education is responsible for determining the term dates for all state schools. However, Catholic, independent and private schools in New South Wales set their own schedules.
As a general rule, they try to match the same dates allocated by the NSW Department of Education to the state schools. Although it is inevitable that some variation will occur.
To be on the safe side, should your child attend any of these types of schools, it is a good idea to check what their specific dates are.
New South Wales State School Term Dates 2022
In 2022, the State school term dates for 2022 in New South Wales will run as follows:
Term 1 (Eastern Division) – Friday 28 January- Friday 8 April
Term 1 (Western Division) – Friday 4 February- Friday 8 April
Term 2 – Tuesday 26 April – Friday 1 July
Term 3 – Monday 18 July – Friday 23 September
Term 4 – Monday 10 October – Tuesday 20 December
New South Wales State School Holiday Dates 2022
If your child goes to a state school in New South Wales they will be on holiday at the following times in 2022.
Easter school holiday dates – Saturday 9 April – Monday 25 April
Winter school holiday dates – Saturday 2 July – Sunday 17 July
Spring school holiday dates – Saturday 24 September – Sunday 9 October
Summer school holiday dates:
Wednesday 21 December 2022 – Thursday 26 January 2023 – Eastern Division
Wednesday 21 December 2022 – Thursday 2 February 2023 – Western Division
New South Wales State School Term Dates 2023
In 2023, the school year at all state schools in New South Wales will run between the following dates:
Term 1 (Eastern Division) – Friday 27 January to Thursday 6 April
Term 1 (Western Division) – Friday 3 February to Thursday 6 April
Term 2 – Monday 24 April to Friday 30 June
Term 3 – Monday 17 July to Friday 22 September
Term 4 – Monday 9 October to Tuesday 19 December
New South Wales State School Holiday Dates 2023
In 2023, if your child goes to a New South Wales state school they will be on holiday at the following times.
Summer school holiday dates – Saturday 10 December 2022 – Sunday 22 January 2023
Easter school holiday dates – Friday 7 April – Sunday 23 April
Winter school holiday dates – Saturday 1 July – Sunday 16 July
Spring school holiday dates – Saturday 23 Sept – Sunday 8 Oct
Summer school holiday dates:
Wednesday 20 December to Monday 29 January 2024 – Eastern Division
Wednesday 20 December to Monday 5 February 2024 – Western Division
New South Wales Catholic, Independent & Private schools holidays
As touched upon earlier, both Catholic, independent and also private schools in New South Wales set their own term dates. As a result, they are not bound by what is set by the state or national governments.
Generally, the school holiday dates for Catholic, independent and private schools are similar to those of state schools. Though it is worth reiterating that some variations may occur.
Therefore, if your child attends one of these types of schools, it is worth confirming the dates with that specific institution.
New South Wales School term dates for Catholic, independent and private schools in 2022
During the 2022 school year, the term times at Catholic, independent and private schools in New South Wales are due to run between the following dates:
Term 1 (Eastern Division) – Monday 28 January – Friday 8 April
Term 1 (Western Division) – Monday 4 February – Friday 8 April
Term 2 – Tuesday 26 April – Friday 1 July
Term 3 – Monday 18 July – Friday 23 September
Term 4 – Monday 10 October – Tuesday 20 December
New South Wales School holidays dates for Catholic, independent and private schools in 2022
If your child goes to a Catholic, independent or private school they will be on holiday during these dates.
Easter school holiday dates – Saturday 9 April – Sunday 24 April
Winter school holiday dates – Saturday 2 July – Sunday 17 July
Spring school holiday dates – Saturday 24 September – Sunday 9 October
Summer school holiday dates:
Wednesday 21 December 2022 to Thursday 26 January 2023 (Eastern Division)
Wednesday 21 December 2022 to Thursday 2 February 2023 (Western Division)
New South Wales student free days
In addition to the school holidays, students in NSW are given extra pupil-free days at school.
Generally, these days are allocated for the purpose of professional development and training. They can vary depending on the school, so be sure to check with the one your child attends to determine when they are.
For NSW Schools in 2022, these student free dates have been locked in as follows:
Friday 28 and Monday 31 January – Eastern Division
Friday 4 and Monday 7 February – Western Division
Tuesday 26 April
Monday 18 July
Tuesday 20 December
New South Wales public holidays
As well as the days set aside for school holidays and student free days, there are also a number of public holidays throughout the year that provides children in New South Wales with further days off school.
For 2022, these dates are as follows:
New Year’s Day – Friday 1 January
New Year’s Day – Monday 3 January
Australia Day – Wednesday 26 January
Good Friday – Friday 15 April
Holy Saturday – Saturday 16 April
Easter Sunday – Sunday 17 April
Easter Monday – Monday 18 April
Anzac Day – Monday 25 April
Queen’s Birthday – Monday 13 June
Labour Day – Monday 3 October
Christmas – Sunday 25 December
Boxing Day – Monday 26 December
So there it is! All the 2022-23 term and holiday dates for the schools in New South Wales.
With this information at hand you will be able to plan accordingly for family holidays, or days off work you may require to look after the kids.