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South Australia School Holidays 2027

South Australian state school term dates for 2027 as published by the Department for Education.

Source: Department for Education South AustraliaLast verified

Next South Australia school holiday

161 days away

The first school holiday in 2027 is Autumn Holidays, from 10 Apr 2027 to 25 Apr 2027 — 161 days away. Schools reopen on .

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2027 school holiday dates

Autumn HolidaysStartEndDuration16 days
Winter HolidaysStartEndDuration16 days
Spring HolidaysStartEndDuration16 days
Summer Holidays

Summer return aligned to late-January Term 1 pattern; confirm on the official SA term dates page.

StartEndDuration51 days

2027 school term dates

Term 1

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73 days

Term 2

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68 days

Term 3

–

68 days

Term 4

–

61 days

School holiday periods

Autumn Holidays school holidays 2027

Autumn Holidays runs from 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) – 25 Apr 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive). The Autumn Holidays end on 25 Apr 2027 (Sun). Term 2 begins and schools reopen on 26 Apr 2027 (Mon).

Winter Holidays school holidays 2027

Winter Holidays runs from 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 18 Jul 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive). The Winter Holidays end on 18 Jul 2027 (Sun). Term 3 begins and schools reopen on 19 Jul 2027 (Mon).

Spring Holidays school holidays 2027

Spring Holidays runs from 25 Sept 2027 (Sat) – 10 Oct 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive). The Spring Holidays end on 10 Oct 2027 (Sun). Term 4 begins and schools reopen on 11 Oct 2027 (Mon).

Summer Holidays school holidays 2027

Summer Holidays runs from 11 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 30 Jan 2028 (Sun) (51 days inclusive).

South Australia school start and reopening dates in 2027

School year starts
After the Autumn Holidays
Schools reopen (Term 2 begins)
After the Winter Holidays
Schools reopen (Term 3 begins)
After the Spring Holidays
Schools reopen (Term 4 begins)
School year ends

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FAQ

When are the Autumn Holidays in South Australia 2027?

The Autumn Holidays run from Saturday, 10 April 2027 to Sunday, 25 April 2027 (16 days).

When are the Autumn Holidays school holidays in South Australia in 2027?

The Autumn Holidays run from 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) to 25 Apr 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive).

When are the Winter Holidays in South Australia 2027?

The Winter Holidays run from Saturday, 3 July 2027 to Sunday, 18 July 2027 (16 days).

When are the Winter Holidays school holidays in South Australia in 2027?

The Winter Holidays run from 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) to 18 Jul 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive).

When are the Spring Holidays in South Australia 2027?

The Spring Holidays run from Saturday, 25 September 2027 to Sunday, 10 October 2027 (16 days).

When are the Spring Holidays school holidays in South Australia in 2027?

The Spring Holidays run from 25 Sept 2027 (Sat) to 10 Oct 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive).

When are the Summer Holidays in South Australia 2027?

The Summer Holidays run from Saturday, 11 December 2027 to Sunday, 30 January 2028 (51 days). Summer return aligned to late-January Term 1 pattern; confirm on the official SA term dates page.

When are the Summer Holidays school holidays in South Australia in 2027?

The Summer Holidays run from 11 Dec 2027 (Sat) to 30 Jan 2028 (Sun) (51 days inclusive).

When do schools reopen after Autumn Holidays in South Australia?

Schools reopen on 26 Apr 2027 (Mon) for the start of Term 2.

When does Term 1 start in South Australia 2027?

Term 1 runs from Wednesday, 27 January 2027 to Friday, 9 April 2027 (73 days).

When do schools reopen after Winter Holidays in South Australia?

Schools reopen on 19 Jul 2027 (Mon) for the start of Term 3.

When does the 2027 South Australia school year end?

Term 4 ends on Friday, 10 December 2027. Summer holidays follow until Term 1 the next year.

When do schools reopen after Spring Holidays in South Australia?

Schools reopen on 11 Oct 2027 (Mon) for the start of Term 4.

When does Term 1 start in South Australia in 2027?

Term 1 runs from 27 Jan 2027 (Wed) to 9 Apr 2027 (Fri).

When does Term 2 start in South Australia in 2027?

Term 2 runs from 26 Apr 2027 (Mon) to 2 Jul 2027 (Fri).

When does Term 3 start in South Australia in 2027?

Term 3 runs from 19 Jul 2027 (Mon) to 24 Sept 2027 (Fri).

When does Term 4 start in South Australia in 2027?

Term 4 runs from 11 Oct 2027 (Mon) to 10 Dec 2027 (Fri).

When does the 2027 school year start in South Australia?

The 2027 school year starts on 27 Jan 2027 (Wed).

When does school end in South Australia in 2027?

The 2027 school year ends on 10 Dec 2027 (Fri).

What is the next school holiday in South Australia?

The next school holiday is Autumn Holidays, starting 10 Apr 2027 (Sat). See the Autumn Holidays section (#autumn-holidays-school-holidays) for full dates.

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Official term dates and breaks for 2027

Statistics

School days
270
Holiday days
99
Terms
4
Longest break
51d

Summer Holidays

Shortest break
16d

Autumn Holidays

Avg break
24.8d

Timeline

Sky bars show school terms, and amber bars show school breaks across 2027.

School terms: Term 1, 27 Jan 2027 (Wed) – 9 Apr 2027 (Fri); Term 2, 26 Apr 2027 (Mon) – 2 Jul 2027 (Fri); Term 3, 19 Jul 2027 (Mon) – 24 Sept 2027 (Fri); Term 4, 11 Oct 2027 (Mon) – 10 Dec 2027 (Fri). School breaks: Autumn Holidays, 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) – 25 Apr 2027 (Sun); Winter Holidays, 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 18 Jul 2027 (Sun); Spring Holidays, 25 Sept 2027 (Sat) – 10 Oct 2027 (Sun); Summer Holidays, 11 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 30 Jan 2028 (Sun)

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