Here’s a list of all the SA public holidays in 2026
Living in the South Australia? Here’s a list of all the SA public holidays you need to know in 2026, as well as other important dates to make a note of on your calendar.
Whether you’re living in the South Australia or just visiting, it’s important to note the dates of the holidays as many businesses and restaurants typically close or have reduced services on these days.
Public holidays and national days in SA in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| January 26 | Monday | Australia Day |
| March 9 | Monday | Adelaide Cup Day |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 4 | Saturday | Day Following Good Friday |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 25 | Saturday | Anzac Day |
| June 8 | Monday | King’s Birthday |
| October 5 | Monday | Labour Day |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve* |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Proclamation Day |
| December 28 | Monday | Proclamation Day Holiday (Observed) |
| December 31 | Thursday | New Year’s Eve* |
https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/resources/public-holidays
Best Times to Take Annual Leave in SA in 2026
| Dates to Take Leave | Days of Leave | Public Holidays & Weekends | Total Days Off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 1 Jan – Sunday, 4 Jan | 1 day (Fri, 2 Jan) | New Year’s Day + Weekend | 4 days |
| Friday, 23 Jan – Sunday, 1 Feb | 5 days (23, 27–30 Jan) | Australia Day (Mon, 26 Jan) + 2 weekends | 10 days |
| Friday, 3 Apr – Sunday, 12 Apr | 4 days (7–10 Apr) | Good Friday, Easter Monday + 2 weekends | 10 days |
| Monday, 8 Jun – Sunday, 14 Jun | 4 days (9–12 Jun) | King’s Birthday (Mon, 8 Jun) + Weekend | 7 days |
| Friday, 2 Oct – Sunday, 11 Oct | 4 days (6–9 Oct) | Labour Day (Mon, 5 Oct) + 2 weekends | 10 days |
| Thursday, 24 Dec – Sunday, 3 Jan | 3 days (29–31 Dec) | Christmas Day, Proclamation Day + 2 weekends + New Year’s Day (Thu, 1 Jan) | 11 days |
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