Adelaide Cup Day 2027
South Australia takes the second Monday in March off for the Adelaide Cup, run at Morphettville since 1864.
In 2027, Adelaide Cup Day falls on Mon 8 Mar in SA.
Date
Mon 8 Mar 2027
Public holiday in
SA only
Natural break
3 days off (Sat 6 – Mon 8 Mar)
Adelaide Cup Day 2027: dates by state
- Adelaide Cup DaySA
Turn it into a proper break
The long weekend planner ranks the best ways to point a few days of annual leave at adelaide cup day and every other 2027 holiday.
Open the planner for 2027Adelaide Cup Day FAQ
When is Adelaide Cup Day in 2027?
Adelaide Cup Day: Mon 8 Mar 2027 (SA).
Is Adelaide Cup Day a public holiday, and where?
It is a public holiday in SA only. South Australia takes the second Monday in March off for the Adelaide Cup, run at Morphettville since 1864.
Does Adelaide Cup Day 2027 make a long weekend?
Yes: with the surrounding weekend it gives you 3 days off in a row (Sat 6 – Mon 8 Mar), before spending any annual leave. The long weekend planner shows how far a few days of leave stretch it.