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Adelaide School Holidays
SA students are on spring school holidays until Sunday 11 October 2026, returning Monday 12 October 2026. Adelaide's cultural boulevard on North Terrace puts the museum, library and art gallery side by side, with the Botanic Garden at the end. Schools follow the SA government school calendar.
SA school terms & holidays 2026
| Period | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tue 27 Jan 2026 | Fri 10 Apr 2026 | 11 weeks |
| Autumn school holidaysBetween Term 1 and Term 2 | Sat 11 Apr 2026 | Sun 26 Apr 2026 | 16 days |
| Term 2 | Mon 27 Apr 2026 | Fri 3 July 2026 | 10 weeks |
| Winter school holidaysBetween Term 2 and Term 3 | Sat 4 July 2026 | Sun 19 July 2026 | 16 days |
| Term 3 | Mon 20 July 2026 | Fri 25 Sept 2026 | 10 weeks |
| Spring school holidaysBetween Term 3 and Term 4 | Sat 26 Sept 2026 | Sun 11 Oct 2026 | 16 days |
| Term 4 | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 | 9 weeks |
| Summer school holidaysEnd of 2026 → start of 2027 | Sat 12 Dec 2026 | Tue 26 Jan 2027 | 46 days |
- Schools can have up to four student-free days a year, set locally; check your school's newsletter.
- Applies to
- South Australian government schools
- Source
- SA Department for Education – term dates for South Australian state schools
- Status
- Confirmed by official source
- Last checked
- Saturday 10 October 2026
- Updated
- Saturday 10 October 2026
All South Australia dates and countdown
Looking for an organised holiday program in Adelaide?
See What's OnFree and low-cost things to do in Adelaide
Ideas, not endorsements. Opening hours, prices and holiday programs change, so check each place's official website before you go.
South Australian MuseumNatural history and Aboriginal cultures on North Terrace.
State Library of South AustraliaHistoric reading rooms and holiday activities.
Art Gallery of South AustraliaGallery on North Terrace.
Adelaide Botanic GardenGardens and glasshouses at the east end of North Terrace.
Adelaide Park LandsParkland ring around the city with playgrounds and trails.
Local tips for Adelaide families
- Weather: Hot, dry summers and cool, damp winters. Heatwave days are best spent indoors.
- Group museum, library and gallery visits on North Terrace into one outing: they are next door to each other.
- Your local library is one of the best free school holiday resources: most run craft, reading and STEM sessions during the break.
Free things to do these school holidays
Keep Adelaide kids busy, happy and learning with free activities you can start today — no bookings needed.
A printable bingo card of reading challenges — read in a cubby, read to a pet, read a comic — to keep books fun all holidays.
Using only paper and tape, design a bridge between two books that holds as many coins as possible.