South Australia Public Holidays
Every SA date for 2026 and 2027, checked against the South Australian Government Gazette.
Next public holiday in South Australia: Labour Day on Mon 5 Oct.
South Australia public holidays 2026
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- Thu Christmas Eve part-dayPart-day holiday, 7pm to midnight
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- Thu New Year's Eve part-dayPart-day holiday, 7pm to midnight
Full 2026 guide: dates, notes and the calendar view.
South Australia public holidays 2027
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- Fri Christmas Eve part-dayPart-day holiday, 7pm to midnight
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- Fri New Year's Eve part-dayPart-day holiday, 7pm to midnight
Best SA long weekends, 2027
- The Christmas stretch
- Easter bridge
- New Year bridge
- Australia Day bridge
South Australia FAQ
How many public holidays does South Australia have in 2026?
South Australia has 12 statewide public holidays in 2026. The full list above is generated from SA's holiday rules and checked against the South Australian Government Gazette.
What is Proclamation Day?
South Australia's name for the 26 December holiday - it marks the proclamation of the colony in 1836. Everyone else calls it Boxing Day.
Do part-day holidays count?
Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are public holidays from 7pm to midnight in SA. Penalty rates apply for those hours, but they won't stretch a long weekend.