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School Holidays

South Australia 2026 School Holidays

View South Australia school holiday periods for 2026, including break lengths, planning links, and public holiday context.

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Public holiday count

15

Public holiday entries listed for South Australia in 2026.

School holiday periods

5

Term breaks available for planning family leave.

Leave opportunities

8

Ranked annual leave windows around public holidays.

Long weekend notes

  • Australia DayMon, 26 Jan can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Adelaide Cup DayMon, 9 Mar can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Good FridayFri, 3 Apr can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Easter MondayMon, 6 Apr can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • King's BirthdayMon, 8 June can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Labour DayMon, 5 Oct can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Proclamation Day holiday (additional day)Mon, 28 Dec can help create or extend a long weekend.

School holiday breaks

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Key dates

  • School Holidays - Term 4Sat, 13 Dec 2025 to Mon, 26 Jan

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Key dates

  • School Holidays - Term 1Sat, 11 Apr to Sun, 26 Apr

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Key dates

  • School Holidays - Term 2Sat, 4 July to Sun, 19 July

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  • School Holidays - Term 3Sat, 26 Sept to Sun, 11 Oct

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  • School Holidays - Term 3Sat, 26 Sept to Sun, 11 Oct

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Key dates

  • School Holidays - Term 4Sat, 12 Dec to Tue, 26 Jan 2027

School holiday period table

DateNameTypeNotes
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 to Mon, 26 JanSchool Holidays - Term 4School holidaysMulti-day holiday period.
Sat, 11 Apr to Sun, 26 AprSchool Holidays - Term 1School holidaysMulti-day holiday period.
Sat, 4 July to Sun, 19 JulySchool Holidays - Term 2School holidaysMulti-day holiday period.
Sat, 26 Sept to Sun, 11 OctSchool Holidays - Term 3School holidaysMulti-day holiday period.
Sat, 12 Dec to Tue, 26 Jan 2027School Holidays - Term 4School holidaysMulti-day holiday period.

Related planning tools

Best days to take leave in South Australia 2026See ranked annual leave windows around public holidays.South Australia school holidays 2026Compare term breaks with public holidays and weekends.Plan leave on the calendarImport holidays and lay out annual leave by person or trip.Calculate date spansCheck date spans and calendar differences before booking leave.Create a countdown to a holidayShare a countdown link for a public holiday, trip, or school break.Group dates in Date PlannerCreate labelled date groups for trips, breaks, deadlines, and events.

FAQ

How many public holidays are there in South Australia in 2026?

South Australia has 15 public holiday entries listed for 2026 in this calendar.

Which public holidays create long weekends?

Long weekends are highlighted on the page when public holidays fall on a Friday or Monday, or when observed substitute days extend the weekend.

Are school holidays included?

Yes. South Australia school holiday periods are linked and shown where relevant for 2026.

Can I plan annual leave around these dates?

Yes. Use the leave calendar and best-days-off links to plan annual leave around public holidays and weekends.

Data confidence: Holiday data is compiled from official government sources and reviewed before publication. Dates may change if state governments revise public holiday schedules.