Autumn school holidays
Between Term 1 and Term 2
11 April 2026 - 26 April 2026
16
days off
South Australia School Holidays 2026 & Term Dates
Current School Term Status
Term 3 is currently running
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Term 3 ends on Friday, 25 September 2026.
Next break: Spring school holidays starts after Friday, 25 September 2026.
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South Australia school term countdown 2026
Live countdown, current school week and a date checker - calculated from the official dates on this page.
17 days until the Spring holidays begin
Term 3 is running now. After it, the Spring holidays run 26 Sep 2026 to 11 Oct 2026.
Week 8 of 10 - Term 3
Last day of schoolFriday, 25 September 2026Term 3 ends
Holidays beginSaturday, 26 September 2026Spring holidays
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📅 2026 South Australia School Term Dates
Use the table below as the main reference for South Australia 2026 school term dates.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 27 January 2026 | 10 April 2026 | 11 weeks |
| Term 2 | 27 April 2026 | 3 July 2026 | 10 weeks |
| Term 3 | 20 July 2026 | 25 September 2026 | 10 weeks |
| Term 4 | 12 October 2026 | 11 December 2026 | 9 weeks |
🏖️ School Holidays SA 2026
These are the main school holiday breaks between terms in South Australia for 2026. Use them as a planning guide and confirm details with your school when needed.
Winter school holidays
Between Term 2 and Term 3
4 July 2026 - 19 July 2026
16
days off
Spring school holidays
Between Term 3 and Term 4
26 September 2026 - 11 October 2026
16
days off
Summer school holidays
After Term 4 2026
12 December 2026 - 26 January 2027
46
days off
South Australia 2026 school year at a glance
- Total school terms: 4
- Total instructional time: 40 weeks across the four terms
- Longest term: Term 1 (11 weeks)
- Shortest term: Term 4 (9 weeks)
- Total school holiday time: 94 days across the four holiday breaks
- Longest break: Summer school holidays, at 46 days
Total instructional time is the same every year in the 5 years shown on this site: 40 weeks across the four terms. Its 46-day summer holidays fall within the 44–51 day range seen in the other years with confirmed dates on this site.
Compared to 2027: Term 1 2026 falls on the same calendar date as Term 1 2027, Term 4 2026 falls 1 day later than Term 4 2027, and total school holiday time is 5 days fewer in 2026 than in 2027 (94 vs 99) — Summer school holidays run 5 days shorter in 2026 (46 days vs 51 days in 2027); all other breaks are the same length in both years.
These figures are calculated directly from the term and school holiday dates listed on this page.
Plain-English summary for South Australia 2026
South Australia school students generally have four school terms in 2026, with autumn, winter, spring and summer holiday breaks between terms.
- School year starts: 27 January 2026.
- School year ends: 11 December 2026.
- Important note: Government, Catholic, independent and private schools may use different student dates, so families should confirm dates with their school.
The detailed term dates and school holiday tables above remain the main reference. This section is only a quick plain-English explanation.
Download and print SA 2026 school calendar
Download the South Australia 2026 school calendar as an iCal file, import it into Google Calendar, Outlook or Apple Calendar, or print this page for offline planning.
22 calendar items included. The file includes available term dates, school holiday breaks and public holidays that appear on this page. Always confirm dates with the official source and your school.
2026 Public Holidays in South Australia
South Australia includes part-day public holidays on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Always confirm the exact times and school arrangements with official sources.
| Public holiday | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, 1 January 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Australia Day | Monday, 26 January 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Adelaide Cup Day | Monday, 9 March 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, 4 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday, 25 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| King’s Birthday | Monday, 8 June 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Labour Day | Monday, 5 October 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Christmas Eve (part day from 7pm) | Thursday, 24 December 2026 | Part-day holiday; confirm official times. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Proclamation Day | Saturday, 26 December 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Proclamation Day Holiday | Monday, 28 December 2026 | Additional public holiday. |
| New Year’s Eve (part day from 7pm) | Thursday, 31 December 2026 | Part-day holiday; confirm official times. |
Use this table as a planning guide only. Confirm public holidays, regional holidays and school-specific arrangements with the official SA government source and your school.
See the full SA 2026 public holiday list, with types and long weekends →
Good to know: South Australia planning notes for 2026
South Australia has its own Adelaide Cup Day public holiday in March, and marks 26 December as Proclamation Day rather than a standard Boxing Day. SA also runs its Labour Day holiday in October, unlike most other states which hold theirs in March. These state-specific dates are worth keeping in mind if you’re comparing SA’s calendar with family or friends interstate. Government school dates are the main reference on this page; Catholic and independent schools in SA may vary by a few days. South Australia calls its pupil-free days Student Free Days or Closure Days, and each school’s governing council sets its own dates, so they can vary from school to school even within Adelaide. Adelaide Cup Day falls on 9 March 2026, close to the start of Term 1 holidays in some years, so it is worth checking against the term dates table above. See the SA public holidays page for the full 2026 list.
Frequently asked questions about 2026 school dates
When do South Australia schools go back in 2026?
The first day of Term 1 starts on 27 January 2026.
When are school holidays SA 2026?
School holidays SA 2026 are the breaks listed above between each school term. The final summer holiday starts after Term 4 ends on 11 December 2026.
What are the term dates South Australia 2026?
Term dates South Australia 2026 are: Term 1 runs from 27 January 2026 to 10 April 2026, Term 2 runs from 27 April 2026 to 3 July 2026, Term 3 runs from 20 July 2026 to 25 September 2026, Term 4 runs from 12 October 2026 to 11 December 2026.
Are these dates the same for every South Australia school?
No. These dates are based on South Australia government schools. Independent, private and Catholic schools may set different student dates or pupil-free days.
What is Proclamation Day in South Australia?
Proclamation Day, held on 26 December, is South Australia’s equivalent of Boxing Day and commemorates the proclamation of the colony of South Australia in 1836. It functions as a public holiday in the same way Boxing Day does in other states.
Are Catholic and independent school dates different in South Australia?
They can differ slightly. SA Catholic and independent schools set their own calendars and pupil-free days, which may not exactly match the government school dates shown on this page. Confirm with your school directly.
Where can I confirm official South Australian school term dates?
The SA Department for Education publishes official term dates at education.sa.gov.au, linked from the source note on this page. Check there directly for the latest confirmed dates.