Dates and times
Term dates
Visit the department’s term dates for South Australian state schools.
You can also download the school term calendar (PDF).
School times
9:00 to 11.00 - Lessons 1 & 2
11.00 to 11.10 - Recess eating
11.10 to 11:30 - Recess play
11:30 to 1.00 - Lessons 3 & 4
1.00 to 1:10 - Lunch eating
1:10 to 1:40 - Lunch play
1:40 to 3.30 - Lessons 5 & 6
3:30 - Home time
Term Dates for 2024
TERM 1 – 29 January to 12 April
TERM 2 – 29 April to 5 July
TERM 3 – 22 July to 27 September
TERM 4 – 14 October to 13 December
Term Dates for 2025
TERM 1 – 28 January to 11 April
TERM 2 – 28 April to 4 July
TERM 3 – 21 July to 26 September
TERM 4 – 13 October to 12 December