If you are based in South Australia or planning to visit, it is essential to know the dates of the SA school holidays and public holidays. This will help you identify the best time to travel and also determine when attractions might be a little busy. We’ve captured all the dates to make it easy for you!
In South Australia, most government schools follow the same term dates. Non-government schools may have different term dates, so please check with the school for accurate information.
South Australian School Holidays
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2025 South Australian School Holidays
Autumn school holidays – Saturday 12 April to Sunday 27 April
Winter school holidays – Saturday 5 July to Sunday 20 July
Spring school holidays – Saturday 27 September to Sunday 12 October
Summer school holidays – Saturday 13 December to Monday 26 January
2025 South Australian School Terms
Term 1 – Tuesday 28 January to Friday 11 April
Term 2 – Monday 28 April to Friday 4 July
Term 3 – Monday 21 July to Friday 26 September
Term 4 – Monday 13 October to Friday 12 December
2025 South Australian Public Holidays
New Year’s Day – Wednesday 1 January
Australia Day public holiday – Monday 27 January
Adelaide Cup Day – Monday 10 March
Good Friday – Friday 18 April
Easter Saturday – Saturday 19 April
Easter Sunday – Sunday 20 April
Easter Monday – Monday 21 April
ANZAC Day – Friday 25 April
King’s Birthday – Monday 9 June
Labour Day – Monday 6 October
Christmas Eve – Wednesday 24 December
Christmas Day – Thursday 25 December
Proclamation Day holiday and Boxing Day – Friday 26 December
New Year’s Eve – Wednesday 31 December
2026 SA 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 – Tuesday 26 January 2027
2026 SA School Terms
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
2026 SA Public Holidays
New Year’s Day – Thursday 1 January
Australia Day public holiday – Monday 26 January
Adelaide Cup Day – Monday 9 March
Good Friday – Friday 3 April
Easter Saturday – Saturday 4 April
Easter Sunday – Sunday 5 April
Easter Monday – Monday 6 April
ANZAC Day – Saturday 25 April
King’s Birthday – Monday 8 June
Labour Day – Monday 5 October
Christmas Eve – Thursday 24 December
Christmas Day – Friday 25 December
Proclamation Day holiday – Saturday 26 December / Monday 28 December
New Year’s Eve – Thursday 31 December