South Australia School Holidays & Term Dates
Next school holiday: Spring Holidays — 26 Sept 2026 (Sat) – 11 Oct 2026 (Sun) (16 days). Official South Australia government school dates.
See 2026 school holiday dates55
days until the next school holiday
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2026 calendar
South Australian state schools run four terms in 2026, finishing Term 4 on 11 December with a longer autumn break around Easter.
| Period | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
Term 1Term | 27 Jan 2026 (Tue) – 10 Apr 2026 (Fri) | 74 |
Autumn HolidaysBreak | 11 Apr 2026 (Sat) – 26 Apr 2026 (Sun) | 16 |
Term 2Term | 27 Apr 2026 (Mon) – 3 Jul 2026 (Fri) | 68 |
Winter HolidaysBreak | 4 Jul 2026 (Sat) – 19 Jul 2026 (Sun) | 16 |
Term 3Term | 20 Jul 2026 (Mon) – 25 Sept 2026 (Fri) | 68 |
Spring HolidaysBreak | 26 Sept 2026 (Sat) – 11 Oct 2026 (Sun) | 16 |
Term 4Term | 12 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 11 Dec 2026 (Fri) | 61 |
Summer HolidaysBreak | 12 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 26 Jan 2027 (Tue) | 46 |
At a glance
- School days
- 271
- Holiday days
- 94
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 46d
- Shortest break
- 16d
- Avg break
- 23.5d
Summer Holidays
Autumn Holidays
Year timeline
- Term 1· 74d
- Autumn Holidays· 16d
- Term 2· 68d
- Winter Holidays· 16d
- Term 3· 68d
- Spring Holidays· 16d
- Term 4· 61d
- Summer Holidays· 46d
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FAQ
When are the next South Australia school holidays?
South Australia government schools typically have four term breaks each year — autumn, winter, spring, and a longer summer holiday. The region hub countdown shows the next upcoming break; year pages list every term and holiday with exact dates.
Are TermBreaks dates the official SA school holidays?
Yes. Dates are taken from the official South Australia government / state school calendar (Department for Education SA). Every page cites the official source and last verified date.
Do Catholic and independent schools in South Australia follow these dates?
Not always. Catholic and independent schools often align closely with the government calendar but can set their own term dates. Always confirm with your school for critical travel plans.
How many South Australia school holiday blocks are there each year?
Typically four: autumn holidays after Term 1, winter holidays after Term 2, spring holidays after Term 3, and summer holidays after Term 4 into the new year.
Do all schools in South Australia follow the same calendar?
These dates cover SA government / state schools. Catholic and independent schools often align closely but can differ — confirm with your school.
Where can I verify South Australia school holiday dates?
Cross-check the official calendar at https://www.education.sa.gov.au/teaching/south-australian-state-schools-term-dates. TermBreaks links sources and last-verified dates on every calendar page and on the methodology page.
When are the Autumn Holidays in South Australia 2026?
The Autumn Holidays run from Saturday, 11 April 2026 to Sunday, 26 April 2026 (16 days).
When are the Winter Holidays in South Australia 2026?
The Winter Holidays run from Saturday, 4 July 2026 to Sunday, 19 July 2026 (16 days).
When are the Spring Holidays in South Australia 2026?
The Spring Holidays run from Saturday, 26 September 2026 to Sunday, 11 October 2026 (16 days).
When are the Summer Holidays in South Australia 2026?
The Summer Holidays run from Saturday, 12 December 2026 to Tuesday, 26 January 2027 (46 days).
When does Term 1 start in South Australia 2026?
Term 1 runs from Tuesday, 27 January 2026 to Friday, 10 April 2026 (74 days).
When does the 2026 South Australia school year end?
Term 4 ends on Friday, 11 December 2026. Summer holidays follow until Term 1 the next year.