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South Australia Public Holidays

All public holidays in South Australia (SA) for 2026. Beyond the national holidays, South Australia observes Adelaide Cup Day and Proclamation Day.

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Next public holiday in SA

Christmas Eve

Thursday 24 December 2026

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72days away
15Declared holidays
11Weekday holidays
6Long weekends
252Working days

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Public holidays and listed dates

New Year's DayPast
Thursday
Australia DayLong weekendPast
Monday
Adelaide Cup DayLong weekendPast
Monday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Anzac DayPast
Saturday
King's BirthdayLong weekendPast
Monday
Labour DayLong weekendPast
Monday
Christmas EveFrom 19:00Next
Thursday
Christmas Day
Friday
Proclamation Day holiday
Saturday
Proclamation Day holiday (additional public holiday)
Monday
New Year's EveFrom 19:00
Thursday

Working-day calculations exclude full-day statewide holidays only. Part-day, restricted-sector and regional holidays are not deducted for the whole state.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does South Australia have in 2026?

South Australia has 15 declared statewide public holidays in 2026. Of the declared holidays, 11 fall on weekdays.

How many long weekends are there in South Australia in 2026?

South Australia has 6 long weekends in 2026. These occur when public holidays fall adjacent to regular weekends, giving you 3 or more consecutive days off.

How many working days are there in South Australia in 2026?

There are 252 working days in South Australia in 2026, after excluding weekends and full-day statewide public holidays. Regional, part-day and restricted-sector dates are not deducted statewide.

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