SA School Holidays & Term Dates 2028
Government school holidays and term dates for South Australia.
SA School Holidays & Term Dates 2028
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Summer 2027–28
Term 1
Autumn
Term 2
Winter
Term 3
Spring
Term 4
Summer 2028–29
School planning notes
These dates follow government school calendars. Your school can confirm pupil-free days and local arrangements; Catholic and independent schools may use different dates.
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This calendar doesn’t list SA pupil-free days for 2028. That doesn’t mean there are none: check your school’s calendar for staff development days and local arrangements.
SA school holidays and term dates FAQs
When are the next school holidays in South Australia in 2028?
South Australia schools go back on Monday 31 January 2028 after the Summer Holidays, which run from Saturday 11 December 2027 to Sunday 30 January 2028 (51 days).
When does Term 1 start in South Australia in 2028?
South Australia Term 1 starts on Monday 31 January 2028.
When does school go back after the 2028–29 summer holidays in South Australia?
The South Australia summer holidays run from Saturday 16 December 2028 to Sunday 28 January 2029. Term 1 2029 starts on Monday 29 January 2029.
Do these South Australia school dates apply to private and Catholic schools?
These dates cover South Australia government schools. Catholic, independent and other non-government schools can set different term, holiday and return dates, so check your school directly.
Do these South Australia school dates include pupil-free and staff-development days?
The 2028 dates show student attendance days. Staff-only development and pupil-free days are excluded where the official calendar distinguishes them; individual schools may publish additional dates.
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