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

8.30am to 8.50am - Students arrive at school

8.50am to 10.40am - Lessons

10.40am to 11.00am - Recess

11.00am to 12.40pm - Lessons

12.40pm to 12.50pm - Lunch eating

12.50pm to 1.30pm - Lunch play

1.30pm to 3.00pm - Lessons

3.00pm - Home time

Term Dates

2026

  • 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 for 2026

  • 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