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 & 2026, 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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Aug 2025
Nepean Zone Athletics Carnival @BISP
Little Lyrebird Learners School Readiness Program
20 Aug 2025 09:00 AM - 20 Aug 2025 10:30 AM
Little Lyrebird Learners School Readiness Program
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25 Jul 2025
Little Lyrebird Learners - School Readiness Program
We are excited to invite your child to join our School Readiness Program. Little Lyrebird Learners is designed to help preschool-aged children develop the skills and confidence they need for a smooth transition to primary school.![playgroup]()
30 Jul 2025
Little Lyrebirds Playgroup
Little Lyrebirds Playgroup is a FREE event for all little ones aged 0 - 6. Held at St Canice's Primary School every Wednesday of the school term, 9am-10:30am. Everyone is welcome.![breakfastclub]()
07 Aug 2025
St Canice's Brekky Club
All students are invited to join the St Canice's Brekky Club. Brekky Club will now run on Thursdays – 7th, 21st, and 28th August.![St Canice's Katoomba Sky Country Dreaming Expo]()
12 Sep 2025
Sky Country 2025 Expo
St Canice's Katoomba is hosting an expo to celebrate what students have been learning through our Indigenous Education Program’s Term 3 unit of learning, “Sky Country - Solidarity and Hope: Learning Together Then, Now and Always.” The Expo will feature a smoking ceremony, musical performances, open classrooms and more.![2026 Kindergarten Orientation at St Canice's Katoomba]()
12 Nov 2025
2026 Kindergarten Orientation
You are invited to the St Canice's 2026 Kindergarten Orientation! During this time, your child will have the opportunity to meet the other students, teaching staff and explore the learning spaces. Learn more.
