South Australia Public Holidays 2026
Complete list of all public holidays in South Australia for 2026. Plan your leave, manage payroll, and never miss an important date.
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January 2026
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar used in Australia and many other countries.
Australia Day
Australia Day is the Australian national day. It is celebrated on January 26 each year.
March 2026
Adelaide Cup*
Adelaide Cup is a state holiday and a horse racing event in South Australia.
April 2026
Good Friday
Good Friday is two days before Easter Sunday and is a national holiday in Australia.
Holy Saturday*
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday and is a public holiday in some states and the two territories in Australia.
Easter Sunday*
On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.
ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landing of troops from Australia and New Zealand on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey during in World War I.
June 2026
King's Birthday*
The King’s birthday is an annual public holiday in parts of Australia celebrating the official birthday of King Charles III.
October 2026
Labour Day*
Labour Day in Australia celebrates workers’ role in contributing towards the nation’s economy. It is an annual public holiday but its date varies across the states and territories.
December 2026
Christmas Eve*
Christmas Eve in Australia is annually celebrated on December 24, which is the day before Christmas Day.
Christmas Day
Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day, which is in the middle of summer in Australia.
Boxing Day
December 26 is the Boxing Day holiday celebrated in Australia.
New Year's Eve*
Many Australians celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31 each year, which coincides with the date before New Year’s Day in the Gregorian calendar.
About South Australia Public Holidays 2026
This page provides a comprehensive list of all public holidays in South Australia for 2026. Public holidays are important for planning annual leave, managing payroll, calculating working days, and ensuring business compliance.
Planning Your 2026 Leave
Use this calendar to strategically plan your annual leave around public holidays to maximize time off. Many employees plan long weekends by taking leave adjacent to public holidays, especially when they fall on Mondays or Fridays.
Payroll and Working Days
Public holidays affect payroll calculations, employee entitlements, and working day calculations. Use our Working Days Calculator to accurately calculate business days between dates, automatically accounting for these public holidays.
South Australia-Specific Holidays
In addition to national public holidays observed across Australia, South Australia has state-specific public holidays. These dates are official public holidays only within South Australia and may not be observed in other states or territories.