2026 calendar
2026 public holidays in South Australia
12 statutory holidays in 2026. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and Australia Post are closed.
Holiday list
Thu
Jan 1
Mon
Jan 26
Mon
Mar 9
Adelaide Cup Day
Statutory
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Fri
Apr 3
Sat
Apr 4
Holy Saturday
Statutory
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Sun
Apr 5
Easter Sunday
Statutory
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Apr 6
Sat
Apr 25
Mon
Jun 8
Mon
Oct 5
Fri
Dec 25
Mon
Dec 28
St. Stephen's Day
Statutory
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Dates from Nager.Date. Civic days are widely observed but not required by law. Branch, school board and store hours vary.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in South Australia in 2026?
South Australia has 12 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Australia Day (Jan 26), Adelaide Cup Day (Mar 9), Good Friday (Apr 3), Holy Saturday (Apr 4), Easter Sunday (Apr 5), Easter Monday (Apr 6), Anzac Day (Apr 25), King's Birthday (Jun 8), Labour Day (Oct 5), Christmas Day (Dec 25), St. Stephen's Day (Dec 28).
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in South Australia?
Holy Saturday (Saturday, Apr 4); Easter Sunday (Sunday, Apr 5); Anzac Day (Saturday, Apr 25). Some employers and governments move the day off to the nearest weekday.
Are banks open on public holidays in South Australia?
Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in South Australia. The table above shows the bank and Australia Post status for each 2026 date.