2028 NSW term dates and school holidays

The NSW Department of Education publishes its forward-looking 2028 school term dates and holiday calendar as an essential planning resource for educators, school leaders, and families across New South Wales. The calendar outlines four terms spanning the academic year: Term 1 runs from Monday 31 January to Friday 7 April (with Western Division schools starting Monday 7 February), followed by Terms 2, 3, and 4 with corresponding autumn, winter, and spring holiday breaks. Western Division schools in the far west of NSW follow a modified schedule with additional vacation days at the start of each year. This advance publication of term dates enables long-range planning for professional development programs, curriculum delivery, staffing arrangements, and school improvement initiatives. Educators can use these dates to map out their professional learning goals across the year and ensure compliance with NESA accreditation requirements within the available teaching weeks.