Term Dates
Term Dates
At St Mark’s Coptic Orthodox College, our academic year is structured to provide a balanced approach to learning, faith development, and well-being. Below are the official term dates, public holidays, and key school events.
2026 Term 1 – Lent Term
Monday, 2 February – Thursday, 2 April 2026
- Staff Professional Development Days: Tuesday, 27 January to Friday, 30 Jan
- Kindergarten & Year 7 First Day: Friday, 30 January
- Lessons Commence (KDG – Year 12): Monday, 2 February
- Orthodox Passion Week & Easter (School Closed): Monday, 6 April – Friday, 20 April
- Western Easter: Sunday, 5 April
- Orthodox Easter Sunday: Sunday, 12th April
- Lessons Conclude (KDG – Year 12): Thursday, 2 April
Easter Holidays: Friday, 3 April – Sunday, 19 April
2026 Term 2 – Pentecost Term
Tuesday, 21 April – Friday, 26 June 2026
- Staff Professional Development Day: Monday, 20 April
- Lessons Commence (KDG – Year 12): Tuesday, 21 April
- ANZAC Day: Saturday, 25 April
- King’s Birthday Public Holiday: Monday, 8 June
- Lessons Conclude (KDG – Year 12): Friday, 26 June
Winter School Holidays: Saturday 27 Jun – Sunday 19 July
2026 Term 3 – Theotokos Term
Tuesday, 21 July – Friday, 25 September 2026
- Staff Professional Development Day: Monday, 20 July
- Lessons Commence (KDG – Year 12): Tuesday, 21 July
- Lessons Conclude (KDG – Year 12): Friday, 25 September
Spring Holidays: Saturday, 26 September – Sunday, 11 October
2026 Term 4 – Advent Term
Tuesday, 13 October – Wednesday, 9 December 2026
- Staff Professional Development Day: Monday, 12 October
- Lessons Commence (KDG – Year 11): Tuesday, 13 October
- KDG – Year 11 Pupil Free Day: Friday, 20 November
- Lessons Conclude (KDG – Year 11): Wednesday, 9 December
- Staff Professional Development Days: Thursday, 10 December & Friday, 11 December
Summer Holidays: Saturday, 12 December 2026 – Wednesday, 27 January 2027
2027 Term 1 – Lent Term
Monday, 1 February – Friday, 9 April 2027
- Staff Professional Development Days: Wednesday, 27 January – Thursday, 28 January
- Kindergarten & Year 7 Day One / Year 12 Return
Staff Professional Development Day Lessons Commence (KDG – Year 12): Friday, 29 January - Lessons Commence (KDG – Year 11): Monday, 1 February
- Western Good Friday / Easter Sunday: Friday, 26 March / Monday, 29 March
- Lessons Conclude (KDG – Year 12): Friday, 9 April
Easter Holidays: Saturday, 10 April – Monday, 3 May
Orthodox Passion Week: Friday 23 April – Monday 3 May
ANZAC Day: Monday 26 April
2027 Term 2 – Pentecost Term
Wednesday, 5 May – Friday, 25 June 2027
- Staff Professional Development Day (Parent/Teacher Interviews): Tuesday, 4 May
- Lessons Commence (KDG – Year 12): Wednesday, 5 May
- King’s Birthday Public Holiday: Monday, 14 June
- Lessons Conclude (KDG – Year 12): Friday, 25 June
Winter School Holidays: Saturday 26 June – Sunday 18 July
2026 Term 3 – Theotokos Term
Tuesday, 20 July – Friday, 24 September 2027
- Staff Professional Development Day: Monday 19 July
- Lessons Commence (KDG – Year 12): Tuesday, 20 July
- Lessons Conclude (KDG – Year 12): Friday, 24 September
Spring Holidays: Saturday, 25 September – Sunday, 10 October
2027 Term 4 – Advent Term
Tuesday, 12 October – Wednesday, 8 December 2027
- Staff Professional Development Day: Monday, 11 October
- Lessons Commence (KDG – Year 11): Tuesday, 12 October
- KDG – Year 11 Pupil Free Day: Friday, 19 November
- Lessons Conclude (KDG – Year 11): Wednesday, 8 December
- Staff Professional Development Days: Thursday, 9 December & Friday, 10 December
Summer Holidays: Saturday, 11 December 2027 – Wednesday, 26 January 2028
Coptic Fasting Calendar
As a Coptic Orthodox College, the College honours the Coptic Liturgical Calendar. Families are encouraged to be mindful of fasting periods throughout the year as they plan for meals, events, and religious observances.
These dates are provided to help families observe the spiritual rhythm of the Coptic Orthodox tradition throughout the school year.
Plan Ahead for a Successful Year
We encourage all families to mark these important dates in their calendars. If you have any questions, please reach out to us.
Contact Us: office@stmarks.nsw.edu.au