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Central Coast School Term Dates 2026 NSW

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NSW school term and holiday dates for Central Coast schools 2026. Find Gosford and Wyong term start/end dates, plus family activity ideas for school breaks.

By Central Coast Daily · Published 3 July 2026 at 9:37 pm · 1 min read(278 words)

Verified by The Daily Central Coast editorial teamReviewed by our Central Coast editorial team. Last verified: 4 July 2026 at 4:57 am.
Central Coast School Term Dates 2026 NSW
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Central Coast School Term Dates 2026

Central Coast schools follow the NSW Department of Education school term calendar. With beaches, national parks, waterways and proximity to both Sydney and Newcastle, the Central Coast is an excellent base for school holiday activities. The Central Coast Lions Festival of Speed, beaches at Terrigal and The Entrance, and Brisbane Water National Park are popular family school holiday destinations.

2026 Central Coast School Terms and Holidays

PeriodStartEnd
Term 1 2026Wednesday 28 January 2026Friday 3 April 2026
Autumn school holidaysSaturday 4 April 2026Sunday 19 April 2026
Term 2 2026Monday 20 April 2026Friday 26 June 2026
Winter school holidaysSaturday 27 June 2026Sunday 12 July 2026
Term 3 2026Monday 13 July 2026Friday 18 September 2026
Spring school holidaysSaturday 19 September 2026Sunday 4 October 2026
Term 4 2026Monday 5 October 2026Friday 18 December 2026
Summer school holidaysSaturday 19 December 2026Late January 2027

Confirm with NSW Department of Education or your school for exact 2026 term dates.

NSW Public Holidays During Central Coast School Terms 2026

  • Anzac Day substitute — Monday 27 April 2026 — Term 2. Central Coast schools closed.
  • King's Birthday — Monday 8 June 2026 — Term 2. Central Coast schools closed.
  • Bank Holiday — Monday 3 August 2026 — Term 3. Central Coast schools closed.
  • Labour Day — Monday 5 October 2026 — Term 4 public holiday. Schools closed 5 October.

Confirm Your Dates

Official NSW school term dates: education.nsw.gov.au. Catholic Schools Broken Bay (covers Central Coast): csodbb.catholic.edu.au.

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