South Australia School Term Dates 2026
School term start and end dates, holiday break periods, and leave planning tips for SA in 2026.
Next School Holiday
Autumn Holidays starts Sat, 11 Apr 2026 (16 days away)
Term Dates
| Term | Start | End | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tue, 27 Jan 2026 | Fri, 10 Apr 2026 | 11 |
| Term 2 | Mon, 27 Apr 2026 | Fri, 3 July 2026 | 10 |
| Term 3 | Mon, 20 July 2026 | Fri, 25 Sept 2026 | 10 |
| Term 4 | Mon, 12 Oct 2026 | Fri, 11 Dec 2026 | 9 |
School Holiday Breaks
Autumn Holidays
11 Apr – 26 Apr
16 days
Winter Holidays
4 July – 19 July
16 days
Spring Holidays
26 Sept – 11 Oct
16 days
Summer Holidays
12 Dec – 26 Jan
46 days
Leave Planning Tips
Summer Holidays
13 Dec – 26 Jan — 45 days off with 27 days leave
Public holidays included: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Australia Day
Autumn Holidays
11 Apr – 26 Apr — 16 days off with 9 days leave
Public holidays included: Anzac Day
Winter Holidays
4 July – 19 July — 16 days off with 10 days leave
Spring Holidays
26 Sept – 11 Oct — 16 days off with 9 days leave
Public holidays included: Labour Day
Frequently Asked Questions
Term 1 in South Australia starts on Tue, 27 Jan 2026.