When is Adelaide Cup Day 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Adelaide Cup Day 2026 is on Mon 9 Mar 2026.
- 2027Adelaide Cup Day 2027 is on Mon 8 Mar 2027.
It is a public holiday in South Australia only.
Adelaide Cup Day on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
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March
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Public holidayBook this day offYour break
The best break around Adelaide Cup Day
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Adelaide Cup DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 6 Mar – Mon 9 Mar 2026Book offFri 6 Mar 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Adelaide Cup DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 5 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027Book offFri 5 Mar 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Adelaide Cup Day a public holiday in Australia?
Yes. Adelaide Cup Day is a public holiday in South Australia only.
What day is Adelaide Cup Day 2026?
Adelaide Cup Day 2026 is on Mon 9 Mar 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Adelaide Cup Day 2026?
Book off Fri 6 Mar 2026 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 6 Mar – Mon 9 Mar 2026.
What day is Adelaide Cup Day 2027?
Adelaide Cup Day 2027 is on Mon 8 Mar 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Adelaide Cup Day 2027?
Book off Fri 5 Mar 2027 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 5 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027.
Other Australia holidays
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