The Kid Bucket List parents both work in the education field so NSW school holidays and the dates that they fall on are a crucial element to our yearly organisation not just for the kids but for us too. To help us keep track of Sydney public holidays, school holidays in Sydney and the overall dates of the NSW school holidays, we have created this resource to house everything we need to help our Planning
NSW School Holidays – The Dates
Term 1
Wednesday 27 January – Thursday 1 April
(Students return Friday 29 January)
Autumn School Holiday
Monday 5 April – Friday 16 April
Term 2
Monday 19 April – Friday 25 June
(Students return Tuesday 20 April)
Winter School Holiday
Monday 28 June – Friday 9 July
Term 3
Monday 12 July to Friday 17 September
(Students return Tuesday 13 July)
Spring School Holiday
Monday 20 September to Friday 1 October
Term 4
Tuesday 5 October to Friday 17 December
(Students return Tuesday 5 October)
Summer School Holiday
Monday 20 December – Thursday 27 January 2022
(Last day of term for students is Thursday 16 December 2021)
Sydney School Holiday Activities
One of the first things we do as the NSW school holidays near is work out what Sydney school holiday activities are happening in town. It helps us to work out which dates are best to head out to the country, and which days we want to stay put in the city.
Head to our Sydney School Holiday Activities roundup for all the latest activities happening in Sydney. We update this as the school holidays approach.
Free and Cheap Kids Activities in Sydney
If you are in Sydney these school holidays, make sure to check out our FREE things to do in Sydney with kids all year round!
Beyond Sydney – NSW School Holiday Destinations
If you are planning on exploring NSW these school holidays you are in for a treat. NSW offers a plethora of destinations with such a range of choice you are spoilt for choice.
Our Weekend Getaways from Sydney resource is perfect for those of you with a long weekend up your sleeve, or you may wish to check out our NSW resource list for places to visit.
High on my list is Mungo National Park, Junee and their licorice factory, Broken Hill, and Bathurst.