South Australia Public Holidays
Find South Australian public holidays, long weekends and key dates including Adelaide Cup Day, Labour Day, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve part-day public holidays.
Quick answer
South Australia observes national public holidays such as New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Proclamation Day, plus SA-specific rules including part-day holidays on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
SA-specific holidays
South Australia includes Adelaide Cup Day in March, Labour Day in October, and part-day public holidays from 7pm to midnight on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Best use of this page
Use this page to check upcoming SA holidays, then open the year page for detailed planning, long weekend opportunities and official-source notes.
South Australia public holidays 2026
Use these 2026 dates for early planning. Always check the official source before finalising workplace rosters, payroll or travel bookings.
| Date | Day | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year’s Day |
| 26 Jan | Mon | Australia Day |
| 9 Mar | Mon | Adelaide Cup Day |
| 3 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 4 Apr | Sat | Easter Saturday |
| 5 Apr | Sun | Easter Sunday |
| 6 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 25 Apr | Sat | Anzac Day |
| 8 Jun | Mon | King’s Birthday |
| 5 Oct | Mon | Labour Day |
| 24 Dec | Thu | Christmas Eve — part-day from 7pm to midnight |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Sat | Proclamation Day / Boxing Day |
| 28 Dec | Mon | Additional public holiday |
| 31 Dec | Thu | New Year’s Eve — part-day from 7pm to midnight |
South Australia public holidays 2027
These 2027 dates help with forward planning for annual leave, family travel, school breaks and business closures.
| Date | Day | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year’s Day |
| 26 Jan | Tue | Australia Day |
| 8 Mar | Mon | Adelaide Cup Day |
| 26 Mar | Fri | Good Friday |
| 27 Mar | Sat | Easter Saturday |
| 28 Mar | Sun | Easter Sunday |
| 29 Mar | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 25 Apr | Sun | Anzac Day |
| 14 Jun | Mon | King’s Birthday |
| 4 Oct | Mon | Labour Day |
| 24 Dec | Fri | Christmas Eve — part-day from 7pm to midnight |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day |
| 27 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day public holiday |
| 28 Dec | Tue | Proclamation Day / Boxing Day public holiday |
| 31 Dec | Fri | New Year’s Eve — part-day from 7pm to midnight |
- South Australia has part-day public holidays from 7pm to midnight on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
- Adelaide Cup Day is generally observed on the second Monday in March, but should still be checked against the official SA source.
- South Australia generally refers to the 26 December public holiday as Proclamation Day.
- Anzac Day remains focused on 25 April unless an official change is declared.
SA public holiday year pages
Open the year page when you need a full calendar view, holiday explanations and planning notes.
South Australia public holidays FAQs
Does South Australia have Christmas Eve as a public holiday?
Yes. South Australia has a part-day public holiday on Christmas Eve from 7pm to midnight.
Does South Australia have New Year’s Eve as a public holiday?
Yes. South Australia has a part-day public holiday on New Year’s Eve from 7pm to midnight.
When is Adelaide Cup Day?
Adelaide Cup Day is generally observed on the second Monday in March.
When is Labour Day in South Australia?
South Australia observes Labour Day on the first Monday in October.
Is Boxing Day called Proclamation Day in South Australia?
South Australia generally refers to the 26 December public holiday as Proclamation Day, although many people still recognise the wider Boxing Day date.
Official public holiday sources
We recommend checking official sources before relying on any date for payroll, trading hours, leave approvals or major bookings.
Plan around South Australia public holidays
Start with the next holiday calculator, then use the year pages to plan long weekends, annual leave and family activities across South Australia.