Quick answer
South Australia school holidays in 2027: autumn Sat 10 Apr – Sun 25 Apr 2027; winter Sat 3 Jul – Sun 18 Jul 2027; spring Sat 25 Sep – Sun 10 Oct 2027. Term 1 starts Wed 27 Jan 2027 and Term 4 ends Fri 10 Dec 2027.
When are the SA school holidays in 2027?
The South Australia school holidays in 2027 are the autumn break (Sat 10 Apr – Sun 25 Apr 2027), the winter break (Sat 3 Jul – Sun 18 Jul 2027) and the spring break (Sat 25 Sep – Sun 10 Oct 2027), followed by the summer holidays from late 2027.
| Break | Holidays start | Holidays end | Students return | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer holidays 2026–27 | Sat 12 Dec 2026 | Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Wed 27 Jan 2027 | 46 |
| Autumn holidays | Sat 10 Apr 2027 | Sun 25 Apr 2027 | Mon 26 Apr 2027 | 16 |
| Winter holidays | Sat 3 Jul 2027 | Sun 18 Jul 2027 | Mon 19 Jul 2027 | 16 |
| Spring holidays | Sat 25 Sep 2027 | Sun 10 Oct 2027 | Mon 11 Oct 2027 | 16 |
| Summer holidays 2027–28 | Sat 11 Dec 2027 | Not yet published | Not yet published | — |
Each break runs from the day after one term ends to the day before the next term starts, so it includes weekends. The longest break in this period is the summer holidays 2026–27 at 46 days.
How many days until school goes back in South Australia?
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See the first day of every term in the table below, or check when school goes back in every state.
What are the SA school term dates for 2027?
| Term | Starts | Ends | Weeks | School days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wed 27 Jan 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 | 11 | 50 |
| Term 2 | Mon 26 Apr 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 | 10 | 49 |
| Term 3 | Mon 19 Jul 2027 | Fri 24 Sep 2027 | 10 | 50 |
| Term 4 | Mon 11 Oct 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 | 9 | 45 |
School days are the weekdays in each term after taking out statewide public holidays, about 194 across the year. School development days are not counted, so your school's number may be a little lower.
When do the SA school holidays start after Term 4 in 2026?
The last day of Term 4 in 2026 is Fri 11 Dec 2026. The summer holidays then run until Tue 26 Jan 2027, and students are back on Wed 27 Jan 2027. That is 46 days off counting weekends.
Why do SA schools finish earlier?
South Australian state schools finish Term 4 a week earlier than most states. The holiday dates on this page are the gaps between terms.
Which public holidays fall in SA school terms in 2027?
Weekday public holidays in South Australia in 2027, and where each one falls in the school year:
- New Year's Day: Fri 1 Jan 2027, in the summer holidays 2026–27
- Australia Day: Tue 26 Jan 2027, in the summer holidays 2026–27
- Adelaide Cup Day: Mon 8 Mar 2027, in Term 1
- Good Friday: Fri 26 Mar 2027, in Term 1
- Easter Monday: Mon 29 Mar 2027, in Term 1
- King's Birthday: Mon 14 Jun 2027, in Term 2
- Labour Day: Mon 4 Oct 2027, in the spring holidays
- Additional public holiday for Christmas Day: Mon 27 Dec 2027, in the summer holidays 2027–28
- Additional public holiday for Proclamation Day holiday: Tue 28 Dec 2027, in the summer holidays 2027–28
Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) to Easter Monday (Mon 29 Mar 2027) all fall in Term 1 in South Australia, so Easter does not extend a school break.
Frequently asked questions
When does school go back in SA in 2027?
Term 1 starts on Wed 27 Jan 2027. After the autumn, winter and spring breaks students return on Mon 26 Apr 2027, Mon 19 Jul 2027 and Mon 11 Oct 2027.
When do SA schools finish in 2027?
Term 4 ends on Fri 10 Dec 2027. The 2027–28 summer holidays start the next day.
Is Easter in the school holidays in SA in 2027?
Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) to Easter Monday (Mon 29 Mar 2027) all fall in Term 1 in South Australia, so Easter does not extend a school break.
How many school days are there in SA in 2027?
About 194 weekdays fall inside the four terms after taking out statewide public holidays.
Do private and Catholic schools in SA follow these dates?
Many follow the government calendar, but some set their own start and finish dates. Check your school's calendar before you book travel.
More dates for South Australia
See SA public holidays 2027, the long weekends in 2027, September school holidays and when school goes back. Add these dates to your phone with the SA calendar file, or compare all states.