Planning your 2026 year in South Australia? Below are the official SA school term dates, holiday breaks, and public holidays for South Australian state schools, sourced from the South Australian Department for Education.
Note: These dates apply to SA state schools. Catholic and independent schools generally follow a similar schedule but may differ slightly. Always confirm with your school directly.
SA School Term Dates 2026
Term 1
Tuesday 27 January to Friday 10 April 2026
Term 2
Monday 27 April to Friday 3 July 2026
Term 3
Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September 2026
Term 4
Monday 12 October to Friday 11 December 2026
Note for senior students: Year 10, 11 and 12 students may have different finish dates in Term 4. Check directly with your school.
SA School Holidays 2026
| Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Holidays | Saturday 11 April to Sunday 26 April 2026 |
| Winter Holidays | Saturday 4 July to Sunday 19 July 2026 |
| Spring Holidays | Saturday 26 September to Sunday 11 October 2026 |
| Summer Holidays | Saturday 12 December 2026 to Wednesday 27 January 2027 |
SA Public Holidays 2026
| Public Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday 1 January 2026 |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January 2026 |
| Adelaide Cup Day | Monday 9 March 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 4 April 2026 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April 2026 |
| Anzac Day | Saturday 25 April 2026 |
| King’s Birthday | Monday 8 June 2026 |
| Labour Day | Monday 5 October 2026 |
| Christmas Eve (part-day) | Thursday 24 December 2026, 7pm to midnight |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 |
| Proclamation Day (substitute) | Monday 28 December 2026 |
| New Year’s Eve (part-day) | Thursday 31 December 2026, 7pm to midnight |
Important notes:
- In 2026, Anzac Day falls on a Saturday. South Australia does not observe a substitute public holiday on the following Monday.
- Because Proclamation Day falls on a Saturday (26 December), an additional public holiday will be observed on Monday 28 December 2026.
- Adelaide Cup provides a mid-term long weekend in Term 1, falling on Monday 9 March 2026.
- South Australia observes unique part-day public holidays from 7pm to midnight on both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Make the Most of SA School Holidays
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Frequently Asked Questions
South Australian state school students return on Tuesday 27 January 2026, the day after the Australia Day public holiday.
School holidays fall in April (11 to 26 April), July (4 to 19 July), September to October (26 September to 11 October), and summer from 12 December 2026 to 27 January 2027.
Adelaide Cup Day is a South Australian public holiday falling on Monday 9 March 2026. It falls during Term 1 and gives families a long weekend mid-term.
No. In 2026, Anzac Day falls on a Saturday. South Australia does not observe a substitute public holiday on the following Monday.
Term 4 ends on Friday 11 December 2026 for most SA state school students. Year 10, 11 and 12 students may finish on different dates, so check with your school directly.
