South Australia Public Holidays 2026

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View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in South Australia for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

About Public Holidays in South Australia

Public holidays in South Australia, Australia are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

Working Days and Business Closures

On major public holidays, many government offices, banks, schools, and private businesses may close or operate with reduced hours. Opening times for shops, restaurants, transport, and local services can vary.

Always check with local authorities, employers, or service providers for exact opening hours during public holidays.

All Public Holidays in South Australia, Australia 2026

DateDayHolidayType
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
January 26, 2026MondayAustralia DayPublic Holiday
March 9, 2026MondayAdelaide Cup DayPublic Holiday
April 3, 2026FridayGood FridayPublic Holiday
April 4, 2026SaturdayEaster SaturdayPublic Holiday
April 5, 2026SundayEaster SundayPublic Holiday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster MondayPublic Holiday
April 25, 2026SaturdayAnzac DayPublic Holiday
June 8, 2026MondayKing's BirthdayPublic Holiday
October 5, 2026MondayLabour DayPublic Holiday
December 24, 2026ThursdayChristmas EvePublic Holiday
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas DayPublic Holiday
December 26, 2026SaturdayProclamation DayPublic Holiday
December 28, 2026MondayProclamation DayPublic Holiday
December 31, 2026ThursdayNew Year's EvePublic Holiday
Show 2027 public holidays

All Public Holidays in South Australia, Australia 2027

DateDayHolidayType
January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
January 26, 2027TuesdayAustralia DayPublic Holiday
March 8, 2027MondayAdelaide Cup DayPublic Holiday
March 26, 2027FridayGood FridayPublic Holiday
March 27, 2027SaturdayEaster SaturdayPublic Holiday
March 28, 2027SundayEaster SundayPublic Holiday
March 29, 2027MondayEaster MondayPublic Holiday
April 25, 2027SundayAnzac DayPublic Holiday
June 14, 2027MondayKing's BirthdayPublic Holiday
October 4, 2027MondayLabour DayPublic Holiday
December 24, 2027FridayChristmas EvePublic Holiday
December 26, 2027SundayProclamation DayPublic Holiday
December 27, 2027MondayChristmas DayPublic Holiday
December 28, 2027TuesdayProclamation DayPublic Holiday
December 31, 2027FridayNew Year's EvePublic Holiday

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays are there in South Australia?

The number of public holidays in South Australia, Australia can vary by year depending on official calendars, weekends, and local observances.

Do businesses close on public holidays in South Australia?

Many government offices, banks, schools, and businesses close on major public holidays, although private businesses may follow different schedules.

Are public holidays the same every year?

Some holidays fall on fixed dates every year, while others change because they are based on weekends, religious calendars, or official yearly announcements.

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