SA School Term and Holiday Dates 2025

This article offers a detailed guide to the 2025 school term and holiday schedule for Adelaide and SA public schools. Ensure you have all the information necessary to organise your school year and plan ahead for success!

8 months ago   •   2 min read

By Manoj Arachige
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We believe that planning ahead is the key to a successful year! That is why we want to make it as easy for you as possible to stay on top of South Australia's school holidays and term dates for 2025.

This article outlines the key dates for school holidays in South Australia.

In South Australia (SA), the school term dates and holidays for 2025 are scheduled as follows:

SA 2025 school holidays

  • Autumn Holidays: Saturday, 12 April to Sunday, 27 April 2025
  • Winter Holidays: Saturday, 5 July to Sunday, 20 July 2025
  • Spring Holidays: Saturday, 27 September to Sunday, 12 October 2025
  • Summer Holidays: Saturday, 13 December 2025 to Monday, 26 January 2026

SA 2025 school terms

  • Term 1: Tuesday, 28 January to Friday, 11 April 2025
  • Term 2: Monday, 28 April to Friday, 4 July 2025
  • Term 3: Monday, 21 July to Friday, 26 September 2025
  • Term 4: Monday, 13 October to Friday, 12 December 2025

Please note that these dates are based on the South Australian Department for Education's official calendar. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's recommended to consult the official South Australian Department for Education website or contact your local school directly.

Note that independent and Catholic schools in South Australia may have different term dates. It's advisable to check with individual schools for their specific schedules.

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Term calendars for 2025

Download the 2025 term calendar that shows all the school weeks to keep you and your family organised this school year.

SA 2025 Public Holiday 🎉

New Year’s Day 1st Jan (Mon), 2025
Australia Day 27th Jan (Mon), 2025
Good Friday 18th April (Fri), 2025
Easter Saturday 19th April (Sat), 2025
Easter Sunday 20th April (Sun), 2025
Easter Monday 21st April (Mon), 2025
ANZAC Day 25th April (Fri), 2025
Labour Day 5th May (Mon), 2025
Ekka Wednesday 13th Aug (Wed), 2025
King’s Birthday 6th Oct (Mon), 2025
Christmas Eve 24th Dec (Wed), 2025
Christmas Day 25th Dec (Thu), 2025
Boxing Day 26th Dec (Fri), 2025

Daylight Savings Time 2025 ⏰

31st March (Sun), 1:00 a.m. Turn clock forward by 1 hour
6th April (Sun), 3:00 a.m. Turn clock backward by 1 hour

Now grab your calendar, mark those dates, and get ready for a fantastic 2025!


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