Dec 122022
Public Holidays in South Australia – Australian Dates And Time

Holidays in South Australia are set by the Government of South Australia. There are public holidays in South Australia, including days to celebrate the cultural heritage and traditions of our Aboriginal people

Dates of public holidays change each year and vary by state. Some dates more than 12 months in advance may not yet be officially approved. While we believe the following to be correct, please check locally for the latest information.

Australian School Term Dates
Daylight Savings Dates
Public Holiday Calendars
ACT   QLD   NSW   VIC   TAS   NT   SA   WA
Special Observances in Australia
Australian Time Zones
— 2016 — 
Fri01 JanNew Year’s DayMon25 AprANZAC Day
Tues26 JanAustralia DayMon13 JuneQueen’s Birthday & Volunteer’s Day
Mon14 MarAdelaide CupMon03 OctLabour Day
Fri25 MarGood FridaySat24 DecChristmas Eve
Sat26 MarEaster SaturdaySun25 DecChristmas Day
Sun27 MarEasterMon26 DecChristmas Day Holiday*
Mon28 MarEaster Monday*Tues27 DecProclamation Day
   Sat31 DecNew Year’s Eve
— 2017 — 
Sun01 JanNew Year’s DayTues25 AprANZAC Day
Mon02 JanNew Year’s Day Holiday*Mon12 JuneQueen’s Birthday & Volunteer’s Day
Thurs26 JanAustralia DayMon02 OctLabour Day
Mon13 MarAdelaide CupSun24 DecChristmas Eve
Fri14 AprGood FridayMon25 DecChristmas Day
Sat15 AprEaster SaturdayTues26 DecProclamation Day
Sun16 AprEasterSun31 DecNew Year’s Eve
Mon17 AprEaster Monday*   
— 2018 — 
Mon01 JanNew Year’s DayWed25 AprANZAC Day
Fri26 JanAustralia DayMon11 JuneQueen’s Birthday & Volunteer’s Day
Mon12 MarAdelaide CupMon01 OctLabour Day
Fri30 MarGood FridayMon24 DecChristmas Eve
Sat31 MarEaster SaturdayTues25 DecChristmas Day
Sun01 AprEasterWed26 DecProclamation Day
Mon02 AprEaster Monday*Mon31 DecNew Year’s Eve

*An additional public holiday is added
The Holidays Act provides for an extra public holiday to be added when
New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Anzac Day, Christmas Day, Proclamation Day falls on a weekend.

ANZAC Day
When ANZAC Day falls on a Saturday, the public holiday is observed on that day
and not transferred to the following Monday (Section 3A, Holidays Act 1910). 

Volunteer’s Day
On 14 February 2006 the Minister for Volunteers announced that the day for the recognition and celebration of the achievements of South Australia’s volunteers will be held on the second Monday of June coinciding with the Queen’s Birthday celebrations.

Christmas Eve
24 December is a part-day public holiday from 7 pm to 12 midnight (from 2012)

New Year’s Eve
31 December is a part-day public holiday from 7 pm to 12 midnight (from 2012)


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