Adelaide School Holidays, School Term Dates and South Australian Public Holidays 2024
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.
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
- 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!
Check out our school holiday guides below and start planning your next Adelaide school holidays adventure!
2024 Adelaide School Holiday Dates
| Term 1 School Holidays | Saturday 13 April 2024 – Sunday 28 April 2024 |
| Term 2 School Holidays | Saturday 6 July 2024 – Sunday 21 July 2024 |
| Term 3 School Holidays | Saturday 28 September 2024 – Sunday 13 October 2024 |
| Term 4 School Holidays | Saturday 14 December 2024 – Monday 27 January 2025 |
2024 Adelaide Public Holidays
| Monday 1 January 2024 | New Year’s Day |
| Friday 26 January 2024 | Australia Day |
| Monday 11 March 2024 | Adelaide Cup Day |
| Friday 29 March 2024 | Good Friday |
| Saturday 30 March 2024 | Easter Saturday |
| Sunday 31 March 2024 | Easter Sunday |
| Monday 1 April 2024 | Easter Monday |
| Thursday 25 April 2024 | Anzac Day |
| Monday 10 June 2024 | King’s Birthday |
| Monday 7 October 2024 | Labour Day |
| Tuesday 24 December 2024 | Christmas Eve (7pm to midnight) |
| Wednesday 25 December 2024 | Christmas Day |
| Thursday 26 December 2024 | Proclamation Day |
| Tuesday 31 December 2024 | New Year’s Eve (7pm to midnight) |
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
School Holidays Saturday 13 April, 2023 – Sunday 28 April, 2024
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, bike riding or taking a trip up to Stirling to see the gorgeous Autumn leaves.
Adelaide Winter School Holidays
School Holidays Saturday 6 July, 2023 – Sunday 21 July, 2024
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 the museum or get crafty at home.
Adelaide Spring School Holidays
School Holidays Saturday 28 September 2024 – Sunday 13 October, 2024
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 / Christmas School Holidays
School Holidays Saturday 14 December, 2023 – Monday 27 January, 2024
Summer + Christmas + School Holidays – does it get any better than that! Slip, slop, slap and wrap and 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.
2025 Adelaide School Holiday Dates
| Term | Dates |
| Term 1 holidays | Saturday 12 April – Sunday 27 April 2025 |
| Term 2 holidays | Saturday 5 July – Sunday 21 July 2025 |
| Term 3 holidays | Saturday 27 September – Sunday 13 October 2025 |
| Term 4 holidays | Saturday 13 December – Tuesday 28 January 2025 |
The dates above are relevant to South Australian state schools. Independent and Catholic schools may differ. You should check directly with the relevant school to find out the correct term date information.
2025 Adelaide Public Holidays
| Dates | Public holiday |
| Monday 1 January 2025 | New Year’s Day |
| Friday 27 January 2025 | Australia Day |
| Monday 10 March 2025 | Adelaide Cup Day |
| Friday 19 April 2025 | Good Friday |
| Saturday 20 April 2025 | Easter Saturday |
| Sunday 21 April 2025 | Easter Sunday |
| Monday 22 April 2025 | Easter Monday |
| Friday 25 April 2025 | Anzac Day |
| Monday 9 June 2025 | King’s Birthday |
| Monday 6 October 2025 | Labour Day |
| Wednesday 24 December 2025 | Christmas Eve (7pm to midnight) |
| Thursday 25 December 2025 | Christmas Day |
| Friday 26 December 2025 | Proclamation Day |
| Wednesday 31 December 2025 | New Year’s Eve (7pm to midnight) |
