This page always answers for today in South Australia. When SA has a gazetted public holiday the verdict turns to “Yes” with the holiday's name; on any other day it's “No”, followed by a live countdown to the next one.

Whether a day is a public holiday in SA is set by SA legislation, which is why the answer can differ from the state next door. Substitute days — when a holiday lands on a weekend — are counted and labelled here too.

Common questions

Is today a public holiday in SA?

No. As of Tuesday 13 October 2026, today is not a public holiday in SA. The next SA public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.

Is Easter Saturday a public holiday in SA?

Yes. Easter Saturday is a gazetted public holiday in SA, alongside Good Friday and Easter Monday.

Do public holidays mean penalty rates in SA?

Generally yes. Working a gazetted SA public holiday usually attracts public-holiday penalty rates under your award or agreement, and many employees are entitled to the day off on full pay. Check your specific award for the exact rate.

Why is a day a public holiday in SA but not in other states?

SA sets its own public holidays by legislation. Nationally shared days aside, each jurisdiction picks its own — so SA can observe a holiday on a date when the rest of the country is at work, and vice versa.

When is the next public holiday in SA?

The next public holiday in SA is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, with a live countdown at the top of this page. The full list of upcoming dates is on the South Australia public holidays page.

Picked for South Australia.