SA School Terms 2026
Complete school term dates and school holidays for South Australia in 2026. The school year runs from 27 Jan to 11 Dec, with 40 weeks of schooling across four terms.
Note: Dates are for SA public schools. Term 1 has staggered start: Year 7 and 12 start 27 Jan, other year levels 28 Jan. Independent and Catholic schools may vary.
SA Term Dates 2026
Term 1
11 weeksStart:Tuesday 27 January 2026
End:Friday 10 April 2026
Term 2
10 weeksStart:Monday 27 April 2026
End:Friday 3 July 2026
Term 3
10 weeksStart:Monday 20 July 2026
End:Friday 25 September 2026
Term 4
9 weeksStart:Monday 12 October 2026
End:Friday 11 December 2026
SA School Holidays 2026
| Holiday Period | Start Date | End Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Holidays (Term 1) | Saturday 11 April 2026 | Sunday 26 April 2026 | 16 days |
| Winter Holidays (Term 2) | Saturday 4 July 2026 | Sunday 19 July 2026 | 16 days |
| Spring Holidays (Term 3) | Saturday 26 September 2026 | Sunday 11 October 2026 | 16 days |
| Summer Holidays (Term 4) | Saturday 12 December 2026 | Tuesday 26 January 2027 | 46 days |
Key Dates 2026
- First Day of School: Tuesday 27 January 2026
- Last Day of School: Friday 11 December 2026
- Total School Weeks: 40 weeks
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does school start in SA 2026?
The 2026 school year in South Australia starts on Tuesday 27 January 2026. This is the first day of Term 1.
When does school end in SA 2026?
The 2026 school year in South Australia ends on Friday 11 December 2026. This is the last day of Term 4.
How many school weeks are there in SA 2026?
There are approximately 40 school weeks in SA in 2026, spread across four terms.
When are the school holidays in SA 2026?
SA has four school holiday periods in 2026: autumn holidays (April), winter holidays (July), spring holidays (September/October), and summer holidays (December-January).