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SA School Holidays & Term Dates 2026
Schools in Adelaide follow the South Australia calendar, which runs across four terms in 2026. Here are the official term dates and every school-holiday period for the year.
SA school term dates 2026
| Term | Students start | Term ends |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
SA school holidays 2026
- After Term 111 April – 26 April
- After Term 24 July – 19 July
- After Term 326 September – 11 October
- Summer holidaysFrom 12 December
SA school holidays: your questions
What are the SA school term dates for 2026?
For South Australia government schools in 2026: Term 1 runs Tuesday 27 January to Friday 10 April; Term 2 runs Monday 27 April to Friday 3 July; Term 3 runs Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September; Term 4 runs Monday 12 October to Friday 11 December.
When do the SA school holidays start in 2026?
The first SA government-school break of 2026 falls 11 april – 26 april, after Term 1 ends on Friday 10 April. Students return for Term 2 on Monday 27 April.
When are the mid-year school holidays in SA in 2026?
The 2026 mid-year (winter) break in South Australia falls 4 july – 19 july, after Term 2 ends on Friday 3 July.
Do Catholic and independent schools follow the same dates?
These are the SA Department for Education dates for government schools. Most Catholic and independent schools follow similar term dates, but pupil-free days and start dates can differ by a day or two, so always confirm the exact 2026 dates with your school.