When is Proclamation Day 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Proclamation Day 2026 is on Sat 26 Dec 2026 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off) in South Australia.
Also Mon 28 Dec 2026: Proclamation Day (additional day) (a public holiday in South Australia only) - 2027Proclamation Day 2027 is on Sun 26 Dec 2027 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off) in South Australia.
Also Tue 28 Dec 2027: Proclamation Day (additional day) (a public holiday in South Australia only)
It is a public holiday in South Australia, on different dates.
Proclamation 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.
2026
December
2027
December
Public holidayBook this day offYour break
The best break around Proclamation Day
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Christmas Day & Proclamation Day & Proclamation Day (additional day)Book 1 day offGet 5 days off in a rowDatesThu 24 Dec – Mon 28 Dec 2026Book offThu 24 Dec 2026Value5× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Christmas Day & Proclamation Day & Christmas Day (observed) & Proclamation Day (additional day)Book 1 day offGet 5 days off in a rowDatesFri 24 Dec – Tue 28 Dec 2027Book offFri 24 Dec 2027Value5× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Proclamation Day a public holiday in Australia?
Yes. Proclamation Day is a public holiday in South Australia, on different dates.
What day is Proclamation Day 2026?
Proclamation Day 2026 is on Sat 26 Dec 2026 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off) in South Australia.
How can I get the most days off around Proclamation Day 2026?
Book off Thu 24 Dec 2026 (1 day of leave) to get 5 days off in a row, Thu 24 Dec – Mon 28 Dec 2026.
What day is Proclamation Day 2027?
Proclamation Day 2027 is on Sun 26 Dec 2027 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off) in South Australia.
How can I get the most days off around Proclamation Day 2027?
Book off Fri 24 Dec 2027 (1 day of leave) to get 5 days off in a row, Fri 24 Dec – Tue 28 Dec 2027.
Other Australia holidays
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