In 2026, school holidays in Adelaide, South Australia will be:
- 2025/26 Summer holidays: Saturday, December 13 2025 to Monday, January 26 2026
- Autumn holidays: Saturday, April 11 2026 to Sunday, April 26 2026
- Winter holidays: Saturday, July 4 2026 to Sunday, July 19 2026
- Spring holidays: Saturday, September 26 2026 to Sunday, October 11 2026
- 2026/27 Summer holidays: Saturday, December 12 2026 to Wednesday, January 27 2027
South Australia School term dates for 2026
- Term 1: Tuesday, January 27 2026 to Friday, April 10 2026
- Term 2: Monday, April 27 2026 to Friday, July 3 2026
- Term 3: Monday, July 20 2026 to Friday, September 25 2026
- Term 4: Monday, October 12 2026 to Friday, December 11 2026
2026 Public Holidays in South Australia
- Thursday 1 January 2026: New Year’s Day
- Monday 26 January 2026: Australia Day
- Monday 9 March 2026: Adelaide Cup Day
- Friday 3 April 2026: Good Friday
- Saturday 4 April 2026: Easter Saturday
- Sunday 5 April 2026: Easter Sunday
- Monday 6 April 2026: Easter Monday
- Saturday 25 April 2026: ANZAC Day
- Monday 8 June 2026: King’s Birthday
- Monday 5 October 2026: Labour Day
- Friday 25 December 2026: Christmas Day
- Saturday 26 December bProclamation Day holiday
- Monday 28 December 2026: Additional public holiday
If you’re looking for Adelaide school holiday activities, events, programs, places to visit and things to do, you’ve come to the right place. The Kids in Adelaide term by term school holiday guides are your one stop shop to find all the best activities to keep your kids happy and busy in the school holidays. We’ve included all the regular favourites, plenty of events and of course some free options because we know how expensive the school holidays can be.
- School Holiday Programs, Classes and Workshops.
- School Holiday Events
- Places to visit and things to do
- Exciting outdoor adventures
- What’s happening at the museums these school holidays
- And we also make sure to include lots of fun FREE activities because we know first hand how $$ the school holidays can be!
Make the most of your Adelaide school holidays with our comprehensive guide to term dates, public holidays, and fun-filled activities.
Our school holiday guides have something for everyone
Check out our school holiday guides below and start planning your next Adelaide school holidays adventure!
Adelaide School Holiday Guides by Season
Here at Kids in Adelaide we do the hard work for you to find the best school holiday activities, events and programs South Australia has to offer.
Adelaide Easter School Holidays
Saturday April 12 to
Sunday April 27 2026
Easter and Autumn in Adelaide is a beautiful time of the year. The weather is beautiful and the days are still long enough to enjoy time outside at one of Adelaide’s fantastic playgrounds, swimming at the beach, bushwalking or bike riding.
Adelaide Winter School Holidays
Saturday July 5 to
Sunday July 20, 2026
Winter holidays are a great chance to check out an indoor playcentre, book in for a school holiday program, check out a movie, see a show, visit a museum, learn a new skill or get crafty at home.
Adelaide Spring School Holidays
Saturday September 27 to
Sunday October 12 2026
Spring has sprung and we love this time of year. Why not take a trip up to the Adelaide Hills or plan a camping trip? Or get outdoors with one of our favourite outdoor adventures like rockclimbing, kayaking, bike riding or a bush walk.
Adelaide Summer School Holidays
Saturday December 13 to
Monday January 26, 2027
Summer + Christmas + School Holidays – does it get any better? Get out in the sunshine to enjoy the best of what Adelaide has to offer in summer. Days at the beach, at the playground or get festive and check out Adelaide’s best Christmas light displays.
