SA school holidays
SA summer holidays start in 41 days
Summer holidays 2026–27: Sat 12 Dec 2026 – Wed 27 Jan 2027
Students go back Wed 27 Jan 2027. The department lists the holidays as ending Wed 27 Jan, the same day Term 1 2027 starts, so check your school's first day.
Dates for SA public schools from the education department (opens in a new tab), checked Tue 27 Oct 2026. Private and Catholic schools can differ.
Sports Vouchers Plus
2 × $100 per child per calendar year
All South Australian children from Reception to Year 9 in 2026, widening to all children aged 5 to 18 from 1 January 2027. Not means-tested.
Claimed through a registered provider. Covers sport, active recreation and music tuition (not instrument hire); the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing also lists dance, swimming lessons, Scouts and Guides.
Official page (opens in a new tab)Checked Tue 27 Oct 2026
Autumn holidays 2027
Sat 10 – Sun 25 Apr 2027
Back to school Mon 26 Apr
Winter holidays 2027
Sat 3 – Sun 18 Jul 2027
Back to school Mon 19 Jul
Spring holidays 2027
Sat 25 Sep – Sun 10 Oct 2027
Back to school Mon 11 Oct
What's on around Adelaide this weekend, plus the school holidays, once a week. More about it