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Here are the key dates for NSW school students for 2023.
Remember to check with your school regarding additional pupil-free days. Private and independent school dates will vary.
| Event | Dates | |
| Jan | New Year's Day holiday | Jan 2 |
| Australia Day | Jan 26 | |
|
Term 1 starts |
Jan 27 | |
| Feb | Term 1 starts (Western Division) |
Feb 3 |
| Mar |
NAPLAN |
Mar 15 - 27 |
| Apr |
Term 1 finishes | Apr 6 |
| Autumn holidays | Apr 10 - 21 | |
| Easter weekend | Apr 7 - 10 | |
| Term 2 starts | Apr 24 | |
| ANZAC Day | Apr 25 | |
| Jun |
Queen's Birthday | Jun 12 |
| Term 2 finishes | Jun 30 | |
| Jul | Winter holidays | Jul 3-14 |
| Term 3 starts | Jul 17 | |
| Sept | Term 3 finishes | Sep 22 |
| Spring holidays | Sep 25-Oct 6 | |
| Oct | Labour day | Oct 2 |
| Term 4 starts | Oct 9 | |
| Dec | Term 4 finishes | Dec 19 |
| Summer holidays | Dec 20-Jan 29 | |
| Christmas day holiday | Dec 25 | |
| Boxing day holiday | Dec 26 |
Check the dates of the rest of Australia's States and Territories here.
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