January 2026
Term 1 starts
Confirmed government school dates
SA School Holidays and Term Dates 2026
These dates apply to South Australian state schools. The official future calendar publishes term dates; holiday periods calculated from them are marked as calculated, and the summer break crosses calendar years.
Next listed holiday:Winter holidays, 4 July 2026 to 19 July 2026. Students return Monday 20 July 2026.
SA holiday and term dates
These dates apply to state schools. Individual school calendars may differ.
SA
State schools
| Period | Official dates | Student-free period | Student return date | Status and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn holidays | 11 April 2026 to 26 April 2026 | Not separately published | Monday 27 April 2026 | Confirmed date |
| Winter holidays | 4 July 2026 to 19 July 2026 | Not separately published | Monday 20 July 2026 | Confirmed date |
| Spring holidays | 26 September 2026 to 11 October 2026 | Not separately published | Monday 12 October 2026 | Confirmed date |
| Summer holidays | 12 December 2026 to 27 January 2027 | Not separately published | Wednesday 27 January 2027 | Confirmed date The official page lists the summer holiday end date and the following Term 1 start date as the same date. |
| Term | Student dates | Official term start | Teacher start | Development days and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tuesday 27 January 2026 to 10 April 2026 | — | Not listed | |
| Term 2 | Monday 27 April 2026 to 3 July 2026 | — | Not listed | |
| Term 3 | Monday 20 July 2026 to 25 September 2026 | — | Not listed | |
| Term 4 | Monday 12 October 2026 to 11 December 2026 | — | Not listed |
When does school go back in SA?
SA students return Monday 20 July 2026 after the next listed holiday period.
SA school holiday seasons
Official holiday dates : 11 April 2026 to 26 April 2026. Students return Monday 27 April 2026.
Official holiday dates : 4 July 2026 to 19 July 2026. Students return Monday 20 July 2026.
Official holiday dates : 26 September 2026 to 11 October 2026. Students return Monday 12 October 2026.
Official holiday dates : 12 December 2026 to 27 January 2027. Students return Wednesday 27 January 2027.
SA student-free and development days
- Summer holidays cross into the following year.
- A term finish date and a following student start date are distinct facts.
- Catholic and independent school dates may differ.
- The source lists state school term dates and school holiday dates.
- The 2026 summer holiday line runs into January of the following year.
School calendar scope
This page covers the source-backed calendar scope stated above. Individual schools can set different term dates, closure days and finishing times; confirm important dates directly with the school.
Official source
South Australian Department for Education - Term dates for South Australian state schools
ConfirmedSouth Australian Department for Education. Last verified 19 June 2026.
Source checked for 2026 term dates and school holiday dates.
FAQ
When are the next school holidays in SA?
The next listed SA government school calendar break is Winter holidays, from 4 July 2026 to 19 July 2026. Students return Monday 20 July 2026
When does Term 3 start in SA?
Term 3 for SA government schools starts Monday 20 July 2026.
When do students go back to school in SA?
After Winter holidays, SA government school students return Monday 20 July 2026.
Are Catholic and private school dates the same in SA?
Not necessarily. This page covers SA government school dates; Catholic, independent and individual school calendars can differ.
Are student-free days included?
They are listed separately where the official source publishes them. Local school-only closure days are not assumed to be school holidays.