Term dates can vary according to each school’s requirements due to Professional Learning Days scheduled locally.
Below is an indicative time frame outlined by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese.
School term dates and holidays are generally the same as government schools but please contact the school for specific term dates.
Term Dates
| 2025 | 2026 | ||
| Term 1 |
Friday, 31 January* to Friday, 11 April (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 1 |
Tuesday, 27 January* to Thursday, 02 April (Check with school for starting dates) |
| Term 2 |
Monday, 28 April* to Friday, 04 July (Check with school for starting dates) |
Term 2 | Monday, 20 April* to Friday, 03 July (Check with school for starting dates) |
| Term 3 | Monday, 21 July* to Friday, 26 September |
Term 3 |
Monday, 20 July* to Friday, 25 September |
| Term 4 | Monday, 13 October to Friday, 19 December (Check with school for start and end-of term dates for students) |
Term 4 |
Monday, 12 October* to Thursday, 17 December* (Check with school for start and end-of term dates for students) |
*In 2025, each school in the Diocese of Parramatta will have 9 pupil free days allocated for staff professional learning. Please check with the school, as these dates can vary from school to school.
NSW Public Holidays
| 2025 | 2026 | |
| New Year’s Day | Wednesday, 01 January | Thursday, 01 January |
| Additional public holiday for New Year's Day | - | - |
| Australia Day | Monday, 27 January | Monday, 26 January |
| Good Friday | Friday, 18 April | Friday, 03 April |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, 19 April | Saturday, 04 April |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 20 April | Sunday, 05 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 21 April | Monday, 06 April |
| Anzac Day | Friday, 25 April | Saturday, 25 April |
| King's Birthday | Monday, 09 June | Monday, 8 June |
| Labour Day | Monday, 06 October | Monday, 05 October |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, 25 December | Friday, 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Friday, 26 December | Saturday, 26 December |
| Additional public holiday for Boxing Day | - | Monday, 28 December |
Upcoming Events See full calendar
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Jun 2025
11FIT and VET Sport Coaching - Reviva First Aid
Duke of Edinburgh Silver Practice Adventurous Journey
PDSSSC Primary School Officiating
Western Sydney Open Rugby League Gala Day at Old Salesyard Reserve
Morning Study Session for Music 1
Macquarie University Ambassador - Lunch and Learn Pathways Session
18 Jun 2025 11:00 AM - 18 Jun 2025 11:30 AM
Macquarie University Ambassador - Lunch and Learn Pathways Session
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Try a Career Day @ CathWest Loyola Campus
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Nexgen Women's Trade Day Program @ CathWest Loyola Campus
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07 Jul 2025
Upskill Workshops @ CathWest Loyola Campus
Use the Term 2 School Holidays 7 - 8 July for an opportunity to upskill for employment outcomes and develop skills in your passion area. Limited spaces are available!
