SA School Holidays 2026: School Term Dates & Public Holidays

Excited for your school holidays in 2026? If you're in South Australia, mark your calendars with key dates for this year's SA school terms, public holidays and school holidays.

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2026 SA School Holidays & School Term Dates

SA Public Holidays 2026

For the public holiday dates for other Australian states, please read our our complete 2026 public holiday article.

Frequently Asked Questions

What date does school start in 2026 in South Australia?

In South Australia, the 2026 school year starts on Tuesday, 27 January 2026. This is the first day of Term 1 after the summer holidays end on Monday, 26 January 2026.

What are the school holiday and term dates for 2026 in South Australia?

South Australia’s 2026 school calendar includes four terms and four main holiday breaks. Term 1 runs from Tuesday, 27 January to Friday, 10 April 2026, followed by the autumn holidays from Saturday, 11 April to Sunday, 26 April 2026. Term 2 runs from Monday, 27 April to Friday, 3 July 2026, followed by the winter holidays from Saturday, 4 July to Sunday, 19 July 2026. Term 3 runs from Monday, 20 July to Friday, 27 September 2026, followed by the spring holidays from Saturday, 28 September to Sunday, 11 October 2026. Term 4 runs from Monday, 12 October to Friday, 11 December 2026, with the summer holidays beginning on Saturday, 12 December 2026.

What are the school terms for 2026 in South Australia?

The school terms in South Australia for 2026 are: Term 1: 27 January to 10 April, Term 2: 27 April to 3 July, Term 3: 20 July to 27 September and Term 4: 12 October to 11 December.

What is the October long weekend for in SA?

The October long weekend in South Australia is for Labour Day, which falls on Monday, 5 October 2026 during the spring school holidays.

When does Term 2 start in South Australia in 2026?

Term 2 in South Australia starts on Monday, 27 April 2026 and finishes on Friday, 3 July 2026.

When does Term 3 start in South Australia in 2026?

Term 3 in South Australia starts on Monday, 20 July 2026 and finishes on Friday, 25 September 2026.

When does Term 4 start in South Australia in 2026?

Term 4 starts on Monday, 12 October 2026 and finishes on Friday, 11 December 2026.