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South Australia School Calendar 2026
| Day | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Monday | 26 January | Australia Day |
| Tuesday | 27 January | Term 1 starts |
| Monday | 9 March | Adelaide Cup Day |
| Friday | 3 April | Good Friday |
| Saturday | 4 April | The day after Good Friday |
| Sunday | 5 April | Easter Sunday |
| Monday | 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Friday | 10 April | Term 1 ends |
| Monday | 13 April | Term 1 school holidays start |
| Friday | 24 April | Term 1 school holidays end |
| Saturday | 25 April | ANZAC Day |
| Monday | 27 April | Term 2 starts |
| Monday | 8 June | King's Birthday |
| Friday | 3 July | Term 2 ends |
| Monday | 6 July | Term 2 school holidays start |
| Friday | 17 July | Term 2 school holidays end |
| Monday | 20 July | Term 3 starts |
| Friday | 25 September | Term 3 ends |
| Monday | 28 September | Term 3 school holidays start |
| Monday | 5 October | Labour Day |
| Friday | 9 October | Term 3 school holidays end |
| Monday | 12 October | Term 4 starts |
| Friday | 11 December | Term 4 ends |
| Monday | 14 December | Term 4 Summer school holidays start |
| Thursday | 24 December | Christmas Eve - part day holiday |
| Friday | 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Monday | 28 December | Proclamation Day |
| Thursday | 31 December | New Year's Eve: 7pm to midnight |
2026 South Australia School Holiday FAQs
When are school holidays in South Australia in 2026?
South Australia school holidays in 2026 are from 13 April to 24 April, 6 July to 17 July, and 28 September to 9 October. The end of year holidays begin on 14 December.
When does term 1 start and finish in South Australia?
The term 1 school dates are from 27 January to 10 April 2026.
When does term 2 start and finish in South Australia?
The term 2 school dates are from 27 April to 3 July 2026.
When does term 3 start and finish in Victoria?
The term 3 school dates are from 20 July to 25 September 2026.
When does term 4 start and finish in South Australia?
The term 4 school dates are from 12 October to 11 December 2026.