Whether you're mapping out term schedules, planning classroom or school-wide activities or coordinating with families, having all the essential dates in one place makes all the difference.

That's why the Teach NSW team has created this key dates planner specifically designed for NSW public school teachers and their communities.

What's on the 2026 planner?

This all-in-one resource brings together everything you need to navigate the school year smoothly:

• school term dates and holiday periods
• public holidays
• important recognition days for school communities
• key educational milestones.

Ready to use and easy to share

The planner is ready to download and print today, so you can start planning immediately.

If you find this resource useful, experience any technical difficulties, or have suggestions for future resources, please email the Teach NSW team at teachnsw@det.nsw.edu.au.

Additional planning resources

In addition to the Key Dates Planner, you can explore more NSW Department of Education calendar and planning resources on the 2026 term dates webpage.