SA public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 26, 2026 | Monday | Australia Day |
| March 9, 2026 | Monday | Adelaide Cup Day |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 4, 2026 | Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 25, 2026 | Saturday | ANZAC Day |
| June 8, 2026 | Monday | King's Birthday |
| October 5, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day |
| December 24, 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Proclamation Day holiday |
| December 28, 2026 | Monday | Additional public holiday for Proclamation Day |
| December 31, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Eve |
SA public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| January 26, 2027 | Tuesday | Australia Day |
| March 8, 2027 | Monday | Adelaide Cup Day |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 27, 2027 | Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| March 28, 2027 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 25, 2027 | Sunday | ANZAC Day |
| June 14, 2027 | Monday | King's Birthday |
| October 4, 2027 | Monday | Labour Day |
| December 24, 2027 | Friday | Christmas Eve |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Proclamation Day holiday and Boxing Day |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Additional public holiday for Christmas Day |
| December 28, 2027 | Tuesday | Additional public holiday for Proclamation Day |
| December 31, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Eve |
SA public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2028 | Saturday | New Year's Day |
| January 3, 2028 | Monday | New Year's Day (additional Monday) |
| January 26, 2028 | Wednesday | Australia Day |
| March 13, 2028 | Monday | Adelaide Cup Day |
| April 14, 2028 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 15, 2028 | Saturday | Easter Saturday |
| April 16, 2028 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| April 17, 2028 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 25, 2028 | Tuesday | ANZAC Day |
| June 12, 2028 | Monday | King's Birthday |
| October 2, 2028 | Monday | Labour Day |
| December 24, 2028 | Sunday | Christmas Eve |
| December 25, 2028 | Monday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2028 | Tuesday | Proclamation Day |
| December 31, 2028 | Sunday | New Year's Eve |
Long weekends in SA in 2027
- January 1, 2027 to January 3, 2027 (3 days): New Year's Day
- March 6, 2027 to March 8, 2027 (3 days): Adelaide Cup Day
- March 26, 2027 to March 29, 2027 (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- June 12, 2027 to June 14, 2027 (3 days): King's Birthday
- October 2, 2027 to October 4, 2027 (3 days): Labour Day
- December 25, 2027 to December 28, 2027 (4 days): Christmas Day, Proclamation Day holiday and Boxing Day, Additional public holiday for Christmas Day, Additional public holiday for Proclamation Day
South Australia has 14 statewide public holidays in 2027, and 9 of them fall on a weekday. Regional and part-day holidays are listed in the table but not counted here.
Notes on SA public holidays
- Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are part-day holidays (7pm to midnight).
- 26 December is observed as the Proclamation Day holiday (SA's equivalent of Boxing Day).
- ANZAC Day has no substitute or additional day in SA.
- No dates are marked proposed or subject to proclamation on the page.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next public holiday in SA?
The next statewide public holiday in South Australia is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026. The countdown at the top of this page shows the days left.
How many public holidays does SA have in 2027?
14 statewide public holidays, of which 9 fall on a weekday (the rest are weekend days such as Easter Sunday or a holiday that has a separate substitute day). Part-day and regional holidays are not counted.
When is the King's Birthday public holiday in SA?
In 2027 it is on Monday, June 14, 2027.
Is Easter Saturday a public holiday in SA?
Yes. South Australia lists the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter Sunday as a public holiday.
When is Labour Day in SA?
Labour Day is on Monday, October 4, 2027 in 2027.
Public holidays in other states
- NSW public holidays
- VIC public holidays
- QLD public holidays
- WA public holidays
- TAS public holidays
- ACT public holidays
- NT public holidays
Source: SafeWork SA - Public holidays. Last checked November 2026. Governments can add or move holidays, so check the official page before booking leave. How we calculate.