The 2028 school year has not started yet
Term 1 starts on Monday, 31 January 2028.
Students return after the current school holiday break.
South Australia school term countdown 2028
Live countdown, current school week and a date checker - calculated from the official dates on this page.
509 days until the 2028 school year starts
The 2028 school year begins with Term 1.
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South Australia school term dates 2028
Term dates for SA government schools. Independent, Catholic and private schools may vary.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 31 January 2028 | 13 April 2028 | 10w 3d |
| Term 2 | 1 May 2028 | 7 July 2028 | 9w 4d |
| Term 3 | 24 July 2028 | 29 September 2028 | 9w 4d |
| Term 4 | 16 October 2028 | 15 December 2028 | 8w 4d |
South Australia school holidays 2028
School holiday breaks between each school term.
| Holiday break | Starts | Ends | Length / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn school holidays | 14 April 2028 | 30 April 2028 | 17 days |
| Winter school holidays | 8 July 2028 | 23 July 2028 | 16 days |
| Spring school holidays | 30 September 2028 | 15 October 2028 | 16 days |
| Summer school holidays | 16 December 2028 | 28 January 2029 | 44 days |
South Australia 2028 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: 93 days across the four holiday breaks
- Longest break: Summer school holidays, at 44 days
Total instructional time is the same every year in the 5 years shown on this site: 40 weeks across the four terms. Its 44-day summer holidays are the shortest of the years with confirmed dates on this site.
Compared to 2029: Term 1 2028 falls 2 days later than Term 1 2029, Term 4 2028 falls 1 day later than Term 4 2029, and total school holiday time is identical (93 days each), with every individual break the same length in both years.
These figures are calculated directly from the term and school holiday dates listed on this page.
South Australia school holidays by year
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Good to know: South Australia planning notes for 2028
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.
Public Holidays
Public holiday dates for 2028 are gazetted by the SA government closer to the year itself, so a full list isn’t published on this page yet. Fixed national dates — New Year’s Day, Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day — can be expected as usual. For SA-specific public holidays and how they tend to fall relative to school terms, see the fully confirmed SA 2026 page as a guide, and check the official source link above for this year once it is published.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Why is SA’s Labour Day in October instead of March?
South Australia is one of the states that schedules Labour Day in October rather than March, alongside the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales. Always check the specific state page rather than assuming a national date.
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.
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Download and print SA 2028 school calendar
Download the South Australia 2028 school calendar as an iCal file, import it into Google Calendar, Outlook or Apple Calendar, or print this page for offline planning.
8 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.
Source and disclaimer
Source: SA official school dates/source page. Please refer to the official source and your school for final confirmation. No responsibility is taken for errors or omissions.