South Australia government school holidays in 2028: autumn 14 April to 30 April, winter 8 July to 23 July, spring 30 September to 15 October. Students start Term 1 on Monday 31 January 2028 and finish Term 4 on Friday 15 December 2028. These dates apply in Adelaide and Mount Gambier and across SA.
SA term dates and school holidays 2028
Period
Starts
Ends
Length
Term 110.6 weeks
Mon 31 Jan
Thu 13 Apr
10.6 weeks
Autumn holidaysApril holidays2 weeks and 3 days
Fri 14 Apr
Sun 30 Apr
2 weeks and 3 days
Term 29.7 weeks
Mon 1 May
Fri 7 Jul
9.7 weeks
Winter holidaysJuly holidays2 weeks and 2 days
Sat 8 Jul
Sun 23 Jul
2 weeks and 2 days
Term 39.7 weeks
Mon 24 Jul
Fri 29 Sep
9.7 weeks
Spring holidaysOctober holidays2 weeks and 2 days
Sat 30 Sep
Sun 15 Oct
2 weeks and 2 days
Term 48.7 weeks
Mon 16 Oct
Fri 15 Dec
8.7 weeks
Holidays run from the day after students finish to the day before they return, weekends included. Terms show the department's dates, which can include staff-only days.
These are the term dates for South Australian government (state) schools, set by the Department for Education. Catholic Education South Australia publishes its own term dates for Catholic schools; for 2026 and 2027 they are exactly the same as the state school dates (it has not yet listed 2028). Independent schools set their own term dates and these can differ, so check with your school.
Questions
When do the SA school holidays start in 2028?
The first SA school holidays of 2028 run from Friday 14 April to Sunday 30 April 2028 (2 weeks and 3 days), after students finish Term 1 on Thursday 13 April 2028.
When does Term 1 start in SA in 2028?
Term 1 starts on Monday 31 January 2028 and ends on Thursday 13 April 2028.
When does Term 4 end in SA in 2028?
Term 4 ends on Friday 15 December 2028.
Are the SA Easter holidays in 2028 at Easter?
Yes. Easter Sunday is Sunday 16 April 2028, inside the autumn holidays (Friday 14 April to Sunday 30 April 2028).
Do Adelaide school holidays differ from the rest of SA?
No. Adelaide and the rest of South Australia use the same government school term dates. Catholic and independent schools can set their own.