School holidays · Australia
South Australia · 2026
5 school breaks in South Australia during 2026. Longest is 46 days (Term 4 School Holidays).
Next school break
Term 2 School Holidays
Jul 4 – 19 · 16 days
29
days away
All 2026 school breaks
5 totalListCalendar
Dec15
Term 4 School Holidays
Dec 15 – Jan 27 · 44 days
44d
Apr11
Term 1 School Holidays
Apr 11 – 26 · 16 days
16d
Jul4
Term 2 School Holidays
Jul 4 – 19 · 16 days
16d
Sep26
Term 3 School Holidays
Sep 26 – Oct 11 · 16 days
16d
Dec12
Term 4 School Holidays
Dec 12 – Jan 26 · 46 days
46d
LegendPublic holidaySchool breakBridge day opportunityWeekend
January 2026
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
26Australia Day📅 3d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
15–Jan 27Term 4 School Holidays
February 2026
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9Adelaide Cup📅 3d
April 2026
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3Good Friday📅 3d
4Easter Saturday
5Easter Sunday
6Easter Monday📅 3d
25Anzac Day
11–26Term 1 School Holidays
May 2026
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8King's Birthday📅 3d
July 2026
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4–19Term 2 School Holidays
August 2026
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26–Oct 11Term 3 School Holidays
October 2026
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25Christmas Day📅 3d
26Boxing Day
26Proclamation Day
12–Jan 26Term 4 School Holidays
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New Year's Day
Jan26
Australia Day
Mar9
Adelaide Cup
Apr3
Good Friday
Apr4
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Apr5
Easter Sunday
Apr6
Easter Monday
Apr25
Anzac Day
Jun8
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Important school holiday information · Australia
General information
- •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
- •School holiday dates vary by state and territory. Select your local Australian state or territory for specific dates.
Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in South Australia 2026?
South Australia schools have 5 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does South Australia have in 2026?
South Australia schools observe 5 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of South Australia. See the source link below for the official publication.