SA Public School Holidays and Term Dates 2026
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School Holidays and Term Dates 2026
Looking for the official SA school holiday dates? This page lists the key term dates and school holiday breaks for South Australia, helping you plan ahead for the year.
These dates are set by the South Australian Department of Education for public schools. Independent and Catholic schools often base their calendars on the same schedule but may have slight variations, so it’s always best to confirm directly with your school.
Download your free calendar for the full list of SA school term dates and holiday periods for 2026.
| Event | Dates | |
| Jan | New Year's Day holiday | Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Jan 26 | |
| Feb |
Term 1 starts |
Feb 2 |
| Mar | Adelaide Cup Day | Mar 9 |
| Apr | Term 1 finishes | Apr 10 |
| Easter weekend | Apr 3 - 6 | |
| Autumn holidays | Apr 13 - 24 | |
| ANZAC Day | Apr 25 | |
| Term 2 starts | Apr 27 | |
| Jun |
King's Birthday | Jun 8 |
| Jul | Term 2 finishes | Jul 3 |
| Winter holidays | Jul 6 - 17 | |
| Term 3 starts | Jul 20 | |
| Sept | Term 3 finishes | Sep 25 |
| Spring holidays | Sep 28 - Oct 9 | |
| Oct | Labour Day | Oct 5 |
| Term 4 starts | Oct 12 | |
| Dec | Term 4 finishes | Dec 11 |
| Summer holidays | Dec 14 | |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25 | |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26 |
Check the dates of the rest of Australia's States and Territories here.
Free 2026 School Holiday Calendar
