2025 South Australia School Holidays, Terms, Public Holidays, and Family Long Weekends
Begin your preparations for a stress-free holiday season today!
Welcome to our 2025 South Australia School Holidays Guide! Here, you’ll discover a comprehensive overview of all the term dates and public holidays for the year.
We’ll also provide tips on maximizing your time off by strategically scheduling your leave around public holidays, allowing you to enjoy those extended weekends to the fullest.
Seeking the South Australia holiday calendar for 2024? Check here.
Overview of South Australia School Terms and Holidays for 2025
The South Australia school year spans from late January to late December, divided into four terms separated by holidays in April, July, September, and December. These breaks offer students a chance to unwind, rejuvenate, and engage in activities beyond the classroom.
1. 2025 South Australia School Holidays
The school year commences on: January 28th, 2025 (Tuesday).
Autumn School Holidays: April 12th (Saturday) – April 27th (Sunday)
Winter School Holidays: July 5th (Saturday) – July 20th (Sunday)
Spring School Holidays: September 27th (Saturday) – October 12th (Sunday)
Summer School Holidays: December 13th (Saturday) – Dates not confirmed yet
2. 2025 South Australia School Term Dates
Term 1: January 28th (Tuesday) – April 11th (Friday)
Term 2: April 28th (Monday) – July 4th (Friday)
Term 3: July 21st (Monday) – September 26th (Friday)
Term 4: October 13th (Monday) – December 12th (Friday)
3. 2025 South Australia Public Holidays
Public Holiday | 2025 |
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New Year’s Day | Wednesday 1 January 2025 |
Australia Day | Monday 27 January 2025 |
Adelaide Cup Day | Monday 10 March 2025 |
Good Friday | Friday 18 April 2025 |
Saturday Before Easter Sunday | Saturday 19 April 2025 |
Easter Sunday | Sunday 20 April 2025 |
Easter Monday | Monday 21 April 2025 |
ANZAC Day | Friday 25 April 2025 |
King’s Birthday | Monday 9 June 2025 |
Labour Day | Monday 6 October 2025 |
Christmas Day | Thursday 25 December 2025 |
Boxing Day | Friday 26 December 2025 |
4. Long Weekends and Strategic Leave Planning
There are five 3-day long weekends in South Australia in 2025:
- Australia Day: January 25th – January 27th (Saturday – Monday)
- Adelaide Cup Day: January 8th – January 10th (Saturday – Monday)
- ANZAC Day: April 25th – April 27th (Friday – Sunday)
- King’s Birthday: June 7th – June 9th (Saturday – Monday)
- Labour Day: October 4th – October 6th (Saturday – Monday)
In South Australia, there are no ideal conditions for taking leave during extended long weekends.