January 2027
Term 1 starts
Confirmed government school dates
South Australia School Holidays and Term Dates 2027
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:Autumn school holidays, 10 April 2027 to 25 April 2027. Students return Monday 26 April 2027.
South Australia holiday and term dates
These dates apply to state schools. Individual school calendars may differ.
South Australia
State schools
| Period | Official dates | Student-free period | Student return date | Status and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn school holidays | 10 April 2027 to 25 April 2027 | Not separately published | Monday 26 April 2027 | Calculated date — Calculated from the official term finish date and the following term student start date. |
| Winter school holidays | 3 July 2027 to 18 July 2027 | Not separately published | Monday 19 July 2027 | Calculated date — Calculated from the official term finish date and the following term student start date. |
| Spring school holidays | 25 September 2027 to 10 October 2027 | Not separately published | Monday 11 October 2027 | Calculated date — Calculated from the official term finish date and the following term student start date. |
| Summer 2027–28 school holidays | 11 December 2027 | Not separately published | Not published | Calculated date — Calculated from the official term finish date and the following term student start date. The next Term 1 start date is not yet confirmed on the official source. |
| Term | Student dates | Official term start | Teacher start | Development days and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wednesday 27 January 2027 to 9 April 2027 | — | Not listed | |
| Term 2 | Monday 26 April 2027 to 2 July 2027 | — | Not listed | |
| Term 3 | Monday 19 July 2027 to 24 September 2027 | — | Not listed | |
| Term 4 | Monday 11 October 2027 to 10 December 2027 | — | Not listed |
When does school go back in South Australia?
South Australia students return Monday 26 April 2027 after the next listed holiday period.
South Australia school holiday seasons
Calculated student-free period : 10 April 2027 to 25 April 2027. Students return Monday 26 April 2027.
Calculated from the official term finish date and the following term student start date.
Calculated student-free period : 3 July 2027 to 18 July 2027. Students return Monday 19 July 2027.
Calculated from the official term finish date and the following term student start date.
Calculated student-free period : 25 September 2027 to 10 October 2027. Students return Monday 11 October 2027.
Calculated from the official term finish date and the following term student start date.
Calculated student-free period : 11 December 2027.
Calculated from the official term finish date and the following term student start date.
South Australia 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 official source publishes future term dates; interim holiday periods are calculated from those dates.
- Summer holidays cross into the following calendar 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
Term dates for South Australian state schools
ConfirmedSouth Australia Department for Education. Last verified 20 June 2026.
FAQ
When are the next school holidays in South Australia?
The next listed South Australia government school calendar break is Autumn school holidays, from 10 April 2027 to 25 April 2027. Students return Monday 26 April 2027
When does Term 3 start in South Australia?
Term 3 for South Australia government schools starts Monday 19 July 2027.
When do students go back to school in South Australia?
After Autumn school holidays, South Australia government school students return Monday 26 April 2027.
Are Catholic and private school dates the same in South Australia?
Not necessarily. This page covers South Australia 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.