Dates and times

Term dates

Visit the department’s term dates for South Australian state schools.

You can also download the school term calendar (PDF).

School times

8.55am to 10.40am - Lessons

10.40am to 11.10am - Recess

11.10am to 12.50pm - Lessons

12.50pm to 1.05pm - Lunch eating

1.05pm to 1.35pm - Lunch play

1.35pm to 3.15pm - Lessons

3.15pm - Home time

2026 Term Dates

  • Term 1 – Tuesday 27 January to Friday 10 April
  • Term 2 – Monday 27 April to Friday 3 July
  • Term 3 – Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September
  • Term 4 – Monday 12 October to Friday 11 December

School holiday dates

  • Autumn holidays – Saturday 11 April to Sunday 26 April
  • Winter holidays – Saturday 4 July to Sunday 19 July
  • Spring holidays – Saturday 26 September to Sunday 11 October
  • Summer holidays – Saturday 12 December to Wednesday 27 January 2027