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Term Dates

School terms dates as well as NSW public holidays.

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.

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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

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  • 09

    May 2025

    Term 2 Week 2

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    MOTHER'S DAY LITURGY & MORNING TEA

    09 May 2025 09:00 AM - 09 May 2025 10:00 AM

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    Assembly for Cross Country Ribbons

    09 May 2025 02:15 PM - 09 May 2025 02:45 PM

    Assembly for Cross Country Ribbons

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    12

    May 2025

    Term 2 Week 3

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    13

    May 2025

    Term 2 Week 3

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    DIOCESAN CROSS COUNTRY - EASTERN CREEK

    13 May 2025 08:30 AM - 13 May 2025 02:30 PM

    DIOCESAN CROSS COUNTRY - EASTERN CREEK

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    Reconciliation - Parent Information Meeting - Parent Only

    13 May 2025 07:00 PM - 13 May 2025 08:00 PM

    Reconciliation - Parent Information Meeting - Parent Only

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    14

    May 2025

    Term 2 Week 3

    All Day Event

    Term 2 Week 3

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