SA public holidays 2026
South Australia has 15 statewide public holidays in 2026. The statewide days give 6 long weekends of three days or more.
These are the 2026 dates. SA public holidays 2027
All public holidays
| Date | Holiday | School |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | New Year's Day | School holidays |
| Mon 26 Jan | Australia Day | School holidays |
| Mon 9 Mar | Adelaide Cup Day | Schools closed |
| Fri 3 Apr | Good Friday | Schools closed |
| Sat 4 Apr | Easter Saturday | Weekend |
| Sun 5 Apr | Easter Sunday | Weekend |
| Mon 6 Apr | Easter Monday | Schools closed |
| Sat 25 Apr | ANZAC Day | School holidays |
| Mon 8 Jun | King's Birthday | Schools closed |
| Mon 5 Oct | Labour Day | School holidays |
| Thu 24 Dec | Christmas EvePart-day holiday | School holidays |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day | School holidays |
| Sat 26 Dec | Proclamation Day holiday | School holidays |
| Mon 28 Dec | Additional public holiday for Proclamation Day | School holidays |
| Thu 31 Dec | New Year's EvePart-day holiday | School holidays |
Long weekends in 2026
- Sat 24 Jan to Mon 26 Jan (3 days): Australia Day
- Sat 7 Mar to Mon 9 Mar (3 days): Adelaide Cup Day
- Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 6 Jun to Mon 8 Jun (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 3 Oct to Mon 5 Oct (3 days): Labour Day
- Fri 25 Dec to Mon 28 Dec (4 days): Christmas Day, Proclamation Day holiday, Additional public holiday for Proclamation Day
Questions
How many public holidays does SA have in 2026?
15 statewide public holidays.
When is the King's Birthday public holiday in SA in 2026?
Monday 8 June 2026.
When is Labour Day in SA in 2026?
Monday 5 October 2026.
Are Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday public holidays in SA in 2026?
Yes, both are public holidays in SA: Easter Saturday (4 April) and Easter Sunday (5 April). Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays in every state.
When is the Anzac Day public holiday in SA in 2026?
Saturday 25 April 2026. It falls on a weekend and SA does not add a weekday holiday.
Other years and states
Source: Public holidays (SafeWork SA): 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 South Australia's public holidays, SafeWork SA, Government of South Australia. Checked 26 October 2026. Cross-checked with data.gov.au Australian Holidays. All official sources.