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South Australia Public Holidays 2027

All 14 statewide dates, checked against the South Australian Government Gazette.

Next public holiday in South Australia: Christmas Day on Fri 25 Dec.

  1. Fri
    New Year's Day
  2. Tue
    Australia Day
  3. Mon
    Adelaide Cup Day
  4. Fri
    Good Friday
  5. Sat
    Saturday before Easter Sunday
  6. Sun
    Easter Sunday
  7. Mon
    Easter Monday
  8. Mon
    Anzac Day (observed)
  9. Mon
    King's Birthday
  10. Mon
    Labour Day
  11. Fri
    Christmas Eve part-day
    Part-day holiday, 7pm to midnight
  12. Sat
    Christmas Day
  13. Sun
    Proclamation Day
  14. Mon
    Christmas Day (additional day)
  15. Tue
    Proclamation Day (additional day)
  16. Fri
    New Year's Eve part-day
    Part-day holiday, 7pm to midnight

Long weekends in South Australia 2027

The best-value dates once public holidays and weekends line up.

  1. The Christmas stretch Sat 25 Dec – Mon 3 Jan: 10 days off for 3 days of leave
  2. Easter bridge Thu 25 – Mon 29 Mar: 5 days off for 1 day of leave
  3. New Year bridge Fri 1 – Mon 4 Jan: 4 days off for 1 day of leave
  4. Australia Day bridge Sat 23 – Tue 26 Jan: 4 days off for 1 day of leave
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South Australia FAQ

How many public holidays does South Australia have in 2027?

South Australia has 14 statewide public holidays in 2027. The full list above is generated from SA's holiday rules and checked against official government data.

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.