South Australia Public Holidays 2026
South Australia has 13 statewide public holidays in 2026, plus 2 regional, restricted or part-day holidays, starting with New Year’s Day on Thursday 1 January 2026.
Source: South Australia government public holiday list · checked against it on 25 September 2026 · how we keep this accurate
| Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | ||
| Australia Day | ||
| Adelaide Cup Day | ||
| Good Friday | ||
| Easter Saturday | ||
| Easter Sunday | ||
| Easter Monday | ||
| Anzac Day | ||
| King’s Birthday | ||
| Labour Day | ||
| Christmas Eve (from 7pm) · Part-day | ||
| Christmas Day | ||
| Proclamation Day | ||
| Proclamation Day (additional day) | ||
| New Year’s Eve (from 7pm) · Part-day |
Using these dates
Public holidays matter for pay (penalty rates for those who work, a paid day off for those who normally would), for leave (a public holiday during annual leave is not deducted) and for deadlines that roll to the next business day. The annual leave calculator uses this list to count the days deducted for a leave period in South Australia, and the long service leave calculator SA covers the other kind of leave that builds up over years.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does South Australia have in 2026?
South Australia has 13 statewide public holidays in 2026, and 2 more that are regional, restricted to some workers, or part-day. They are the national days (New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, with substitute days when they fall on a weekend) plus South Australia’s own days such as the King’s Birthday on Monday 8 June 2026.
Is Easter Saturday a public holiday in South Australia?
Yes. Easter Saturday (Saturday 4 April 2026) is a public holiday in South Australia in 2026, along with Good Friday and Easter Monday and Easter Sunday. Penalty rates under an award apply to employees who work it.
Do I get paid for a public holiday in South Australia?
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to a paid day off if a public holiday falls on a day they would normally work, at their base rate for the ordinary hours they would have worked. Employees who work the day usually receive penalty rates under their award or agreement. Casuals are not paid if they do not work. A public holiday during annual leave is not deducted from the leave balance.
Are these dates official?
Yes. The dates are generated from the rules each state uses (for example “second Monday in June”) plus the days each government has gazetted, and every row was checked against the state’s official list linked under Sources on 25 September 2026. Regional, restricted and part-day holidays apply only where the state says they do, and the notes column says where.