SA SCHOOL TERM DATES
Planning ahead for the 2026 school year? In South Australia, the Department for Education has confirmed the official state school term dates for 2026, helping families organise holidays, care arrangements, and academic planning well in advance. The school year is divided into four terms, beginning in late January and finishing in mid-December
term Dates 2026
- Term 1
Tuesday 27 January – Friday 10 April - Term 2
Monday 27 April – Friday 3 July - Term 3
Monday 20 July – Friday 25 September - Term 4
Monday 12 October – Friday 11 December
These dates apply to South Australian public (state) schools, and many independent and Catholic schools follow a similar calendar — however, individual schools may vary slightly, so it’s always a good idea to check with your child’s school directly.
School HOlidays
- Autumn holidays
Saturday 11 April – Sunday 26 April - Winter holidays
Saturday 4 July – Sunday 19 July - Spring holidays
Saturday 26 September – Sunday 11 October - Summer holidays
Saturday 12 December – Wednesday 27 January
The structured term breaks provide predictable pauses throughout the year, with school holidays falling between terms. South Australia’s 2026 school holiday periods.
