Public and school holidays
NSW public holidays 2012-2013
| 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sunday, 1 January | Tuesday, 1 January |
| Additional Day | Monday, 2 January | - |
| Australia Day | Thursday, 26 January | **Monday, 28 January |
| Good Friday | Friday, 6 April | Friday, 29 March |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, 7 April | Saturday, 30 March |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, 8 April | Sunday, 31 March |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 9 April | Monday, 1 April |
| ANZAC Day | Wednesday, 25 April | Thursday, 25 April |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday,11 June | Monday, 10 June |
| *Bank Holiday | Monday, 6 August | Monday, 5 August |
| Labour Day | Monday, 1 October | Monday, 7 October |
| Christmas Day | Tuesday, 25 December | Wednesday, 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Wednesday, 26 December | Thursday, 26 December |
* Applies to banks and certain financial institutions see Retail Trading Act 2008.
** From 31/12/11 when Australia Day (26 January) falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no public holiday on that day as the following Monday will be declared a public holiday.
NSW school terms
| Term | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 27 January - 5 April |
| Term 2 | 23 April - 29 June |
| Term 3 | 16 July - 21 September |
| Term 4 | 8 October - 21 December |
For more information see NSW school calendar.
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