South Australia Public Holidays 2026
See the full list of South Australia public holidays for 2026, including Adelaide Cup Day, Easter, Anzac Day, King’s Birthday, Labour Day, Christmas Eve, Proclamation Day and New Year’s Eve.
Quick answer
South Australia public holidays include national dates plus Adelaide Cup Day, King’s Birthday, Labour Day, Proclamation Day and part-day public holidays on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Use the table below to check the main SA 2026 public holiday calendar.
Last reviewed: 18 June 2026.
Key 2026 notes
- South Australia does not have a replacement Monday public holiday for Anzac Day when it falls on Saturday 25 April 2026.
- Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are part-day public holidays from 7 pm to midnight.
- Proclamation Day is South Australia’s Boxing Day public holiday name.
Best planning windows
The strongest South Australia annual leave planning periods in 2026 are Adelaide Cup Day, Easter, King’s Birthday, Labour Day and the Christmas period.
The Christmas and New Year part-day public holidays also matter for rosters, hospitality, retail and shift work.
South Australia public holiday dates 2026
This table lists the main South Australia public holidays for 2026. Part-day and limited-application holidays are marked where relevant.
| Date | Public holiday | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | New Year’s Day | Statewide |
| Monday 26 January 2026 | Australia Day | Statewide |
| Monday 9 March 2026 | Adelaide Cup Day | Statewide |
| Friday 3 April 2026 | Good Friday | Statewide |
| Saturday 4 April 2026 | Easter Saturday | Statewide |
| Sunday 5 April 2026 | Easter Sunday | Statewide |
| Monday 6 April 2026 | Easter Monday | Statewide |
| Saturday 25 April 2026 | Anzac Day | Statewide |
| Monday 8 June 2026 | King’s Birthday | Statewide |
| Monday 5 October 2026 | Labour Day | Statewide |
| Thursday 24 December 2026, 7 pm to midnight | Christmas Eve | Part-day public holiday |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day | Statewide |
| Saturday 26 December 2026 | Proclamation Day | Statewide |
| Monday 28 December 2026 | Additional public holiday for Proclamation Day | Statewide |
| Thursday 31 December 2026, 7 pm to midnight | New Year’s Eve | Part-day public holiday |
SA 2026 public holidays by month
This month-by-month summary helps with annual leave planning, school holiday planning, travel, business closures and long weekend decisions.
January 2026
New Year’s Day and Australia Day.
February 2026
No South Australia public holidays listed.
March 2026
Adelaide Cup Day on Monday 9 March.
April 2026
Easter public holidays and Anzac Day.
May 2026
No South Australia public holidays listed.
June 2026
King’s Birthday on Monday 8 June.
July 2026
No South Australia public holidays listed.
August 2026
No South Australia public holidays listed.
September 2026
No South Australia public holidays listed.
October 2026
Labour Day on Monday 5 October.
November 2026
No South Australia public holidays listed.
December 2026
Christmas Eve part-day, Christmas Day, Proclamation Day, additional Proclamation Day holiday and New Year’s Eve part-day.
Best annual leave opportunities in South Australia 2026
These are the main South Australia public holiday periods that are most useful for creating long weekends or longer annual leave blocks.
Australia Day long weekend
Australia Day falls on Monday 26 January 2026, creating a three-day weekend for many SA workers.
Adelaide Cup Day weekend
Adelaide Cup Day falls on Monday 9 March 2026, creating one of South Australia’s key early-year long weekends.
Easter long weekend
Easter runs from Good Friday 3 April to Easter Monday 6 April 2026, with Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday also listed in South Australia.
King’s Birthday weekend
King’s Birthday falls on Monday 8 June 2026, giving many SA workers a useful winter long weekend.
Labour Day weekend
Labour Day falls on Monday 5 October 2026, creating South Australia’s main spring public holiday long weekend.
Christmas and New Year period
Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are part-day public holidays from 7 pm to midnight. Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, Proclamation Day falls on Saturday 26 December, and Monday 28 December is an additional public holiday.
Best public holiday periods for planning leave
For most South Australia households, the best 2026 planning windows are Adelaide Cup Day, Easter, King’s Birthday, Labour Day and the Christmas period.
Easter is especially useful because Good Friday and Easter Monday create a four-day break before any annual leave is added.
The Christmas 2026 period also needs careful planning because South Australia has part-day public holidays on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Important accuracy note
Public holiday rules can differ by state, region, industry and employment arrangement. South Australia also has part-day holidays that may affect rosters, penalty rates and trading hours.
For payroll, penalty rates, trading hours or workplace entitlements, confirm the details with the official South Australia source and your award or agreement.
SA public holidays by year
Use these South Australia year pages to plan ahead. These links give visitors a clear pathway from the 2026 page to future public holiday calendars.
Useful planning tools
These related Australian planning sites can help you turn the SA public holiday calendar into practical family, school and annual leave plans.
Related SA and Australian public holiday pages
Use these related pages for public holiday planning across South Australia and the rest of Australia.
- SA public holidays hub
- Australian public holidays 2026
- Australian public holidays 2027
- Easter public holidays
- Anzac Day
- King’s Birthday
- Labour Day
- Christmas public holidays
- Boxing Day public holiday
- Long weekends
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Official SA 2026 public holiday sources
For payroll, penalty rates, trading hours, award coverage or workplace closure decisions, always confirm dates with official government and workplace relations sources.
South Australia public holidays 2026 FAQs
When are the South Australia public holidays in 2026?
The South Australia public holidays in 2026 include New Year’s Day on 1 January, Australia Day on 26 January, Adelaide Cup Day on 9 March, Easter public holidays in April, Anzac Day on 25 April, King’s Birthday on 8 June, Labour Day on 5 October, Christmas Eve part-day, Christmas Day, Proclamation Day and New Year’s Eve part-day.
Does South Australia have a Monday public holiday for Anzac Day in 2026?
South Australia does not have a replacement Monday public holiday for Anzac Day when Anzac Day falls on Saturday 25 April 2026.
When is Adelaide Cup Day in South Australia in 2026?
Adelaide Cup Day falls on Monday 9 March 2026.
When are the SA part-day public holidays in 2026?
In 2026, Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December and New Year’s Eve on Thursday 31 December are part-day public holidays in South Australia from 7 pm to midnight.
What is Proclamation Day in South Australia?
Proclamation Day is South Australia’s Boxing Day public holiday name. In 2026, Proclamation Day falls on Saturday 26 December, with an additional public holiday on Monday 28 December.
How should I use the South Australia 2026 public holidays for annual leave planning?
Use Adelaide Cup Day, Easter, King’s Birthday, Labour Day and the Christmas period to identify possible long weekends or annual leave blocks. Confirm your workplace arrangements before booking leave.
Where can I find SA public holidays for 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030?
Use the SA public holidays by year section on this page to open the South Australia 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030 public holiday pages.