Term Dates
South Australian State Schools Term Dates
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 30 Jan - 13 Apr | 1 May - 7 Jul | 24 Jul - 29 Sep | 16 Oct - 15 Dec |
| 2018 | 29 Jan - 13 Apr | 30 April - 6 Jul | 23 Jul - 28 Sep | 15 Oct - 14 Dec> |
| 2019 | 29 Jan - 12 Apr | 29 Apr - 5 Jul | 23 Jul - 28 Sep | 15 Oct - 14 Dec |
| 2020 | 28 Jan - 9 Apr | 27 April - 3 Jul | 20 Jul -25 Sep | 12 Oct - 11 Dec |
| 2021 | 1 Feb - 16 Apr | 3 May - 9 Jul | 26 Jul - 1 Oct | 18 Oct - 17 Dec |
This information is current as of Jan 2017.
To confirm this information, please contact the Department for Education & Child Development on 8226 1083.
South Australian Public Holidays
Public holiday dates for 2017, 2018 and 2019
| Holiday | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 1 January - if that date falls on a Saturday the public holiday transfers to the following Monday. If that date falls on a Sunday that day and the following Monday will be public holidays. |
Monday 2 January | Monday 1 January | Tuesday 1 January |
| Australia Day 26 January - if that date falls on a Saturday the public holiday transfers to the following Monday. If that date falls on a Sunday that day and the following Monday will be public holidays. |
Thursday, 26 January | Friday, 26 January | Monday 28 January |
| March public holiday The Holidays Act 1910 provides for the third Monday in May to be a public holiday. Since 2006 this public holiday has been observed on the second Monday in March through the issuing of a special Proclamation by the Governor. |
Monday, 13 March | Monday, 12 March | Monday, 11 March |
| Good Friday Varies according to lunar cycle. |
Friday, 14 April | Friday, 30 March | Friday, 19 April |
| The day after Good Friday Commonly referred to as Easter Saturday. Varies according to the lunar cycle. |
Saturday, 15 April | Saturday, 31 March | Saturday, 20 April |
| Easter Monday The day after Easter Sunday. Varies according to lunar cycle. |
Monday, 17 April | Monday, 2 April | Monday, 22 April |
| Anzac Day 25 April - if the date falls on a Saturday, the public holiday is observed on that Saturday. If that date falls on a Sunday that day and the following Monday will be public holidays. |
Tuesday, 25 April | Wednesday, 25 April | Thursday, 25 April |
| Queen's Birthday and Volunteer's Day Second Monday in June. |
Monday, 12 June | Monday, 11 June | Monday, 10 June |
| Labour Day First Monday in October. |
Monday, 2 October | Monday, 1 October | Monday, 7 October |
| Christmas Eve 24 December is a part-day public holiday from 7 pm to 12 midnight (from 2012) |
Sunday, 24 December 7pm - midnight |
Monday, 24 December 7pm - midnight |
Tuesday, 24 December 7pm - midnight |
| Christmas Day 25 December - if that date falls on a Saturday the public holiday transfers to the following Monday. If that date falls on a Sunday that day and the following Monday will be public holidays. |
Monday, 25 December | Tuesday, 25 December | Monday, 25 December |
| Proclamation Day public holiday 26 December - if that date falls on a Saturday the public holiday transfers to the following Monday. If that date falls on a Sunday or a Monday that day and the following Tuesday will be public holidays. |
Tuesday, 26 December (substitute day as 26 December falls on a Saturday) |
Wednesday, 26 December (additional day as 26 December is the Christmas Day public holiday) |
Thursday, 26 December |
| New Year's Eve 31 December is a part-day public holiday from 7 pm to 12 midnight (from 2012) |
Sunday, 31 December 7pm - midnight |
Monday, 31 December 7pm - midnight |
Tuesday, 31 December 7 pm - midnight |
** In addition to the public holidays listed above, every Sunday is nominally a public holiday and bank holiday in South Australia.
This information is current as of Jan 2017 To confirm this information, please contact the Department of Education and Children's Services on 8226 0254 or phone the number provided above.