South Australia Public Holidays 2027 & Best Days to Take Off
Book 1 day, get 5 off.
Book off Thu 25 Mar 2027 and you're free from Thu 25 Mar 2027 to Mon 29 Mar 2027. South Australia has 14 public holidays in 2027. Here is every one, and the leave days that stretch them.
2027 at a glance
- New Year's Day Fri 1 Jan 2027 National
Book 1 day off (Mon 4 Jan 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan 2027).
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See this bridge- Australia Day Tue 26 Jan 2027 National
Book 1 day off (Mon 25 Jan 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027).
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See this bridge- Adelaide Cup Day Mon 8 Mar 2027 Regional: SA
Book 1 day off (Fri 5 Mar 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 5 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027).
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See this bridge- Good Friday Fri 26 Mar 2027 National
- Easter Saturday Sat 27 Mar 2027 Regional: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC
- Easter Sunday Sun 28 Mar 2027 Regional: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC, WA
- Easter Monday Mon 29 Mar 2027 National
Book 1 day off (Thu 25 Mar 2027). Get 5 days off in a row (Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027).
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See this bridge- King's Birthday Mon 14 Jun 2027 Regional: ACT, NSW, NT, SA, TAS, VIC
Book 1 day off (Fri 11 Jun 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 11 Jun – Mon 14 Jun 2027).
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See this bridge- Labour Day Mon 4 Oct 2027 Regional: ACT, NSW, SA
Book 1 day off (Fri 1 Oct 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 1 Oct – Mon 4 Oct 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Christmas Day Sat 25 Dec 2027 National
- Proclamation Day Sun 26 Dec 2027 Regional: SA
- Christmas Day (observed) Mon 27 Dec 2027 National
- Proclamation Day (additional day) Tue 28 Dec 2027 Regional: SA
Book 1 day off (Fri 24 Dec 2027). Get 5 days off in a row (Fri 24 Dec – Tue 28 Dec 2027).
1 more option in the card.
See this bridge- Christmas Day Sat 25 Dec 2027 National
- Proclamation Day Sun 26 Dec 2027 Regional: SA
- Christmas Day (observed) Mon 27 Dec 2027 National
- Proclamation Day (additional day) Tue 28 Dec 2027 Regional: SA
Book 3 days off (Wed 29, Thu 30 and Fri 31 Dec 2027). Get 10 days off in a row (Sat 25 Dec 2027 – Mon 3 Jan 2028).
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See this bridgeBook 1 day off (Fri 31 Dec 2027). Get 4 days off in a row (Fri 31 Dec 2027 – Mon 3 Jan 2028).
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See this bridge- Anzac Day Sun 25 Apr 2027 Regional: ACT, NSW, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Falls on a weekend, so no leave can stretch it.
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- 5 leave days give you 22 days off in 5 breaks
- 10 leave days give you 40 days off in 10 breaks
- 15 leave days give you 55 days off in 15 breaks
- 20 leave days give you 70 days off in 20 breaks
Best bridge days in 2027
Boxing Day is Proclamation Day in South Australia. Anzac Day has no replacement holiday when it falls on a weekend. Weekends are Saturday & Sunday.
New Year's Day
Book off: Mon 4 Jan 2027
Book off: Mon 4 Jan – Fri 8 Jan 2027
Australia Day
Book off: Mon 25 Jan 2027
Book off: Fri 22 Jan – Fri 29 Jan 2027
Adelaide Cup Day
Book off: Fri 5 Mar 2027
Book off: Mon 1 Mar – Fri 5 Mar 2027
Good Friday & Easter Saturday & Easter Sunday & Easter Monday
Book off: Thu 25 Mar 2027
Book off: Fri 19 Mar – Thu 25 Mar 2027
King's Birthday
Book off: Fri 11 Jun 2027
Book off: Mon 7 Jun – Fri 11 Jun 2027
Labour Day
Book off: Fri 1 Oct 2027
Book off: Mon 27 Sep – Fri 1 Oct 2027
Christmas Day & Proclamation Day & Christmas Day (observed) & Proclamation Day (additional day)
Book off: Fri 24 Dec 2027
Book off: Mon 20 Dec – Fri 24 Dec 2027
Christmas Day & Proclamation Day & Christmas Day (observed) & Proclamation Day (additional day) & New Year's Day
Book off: Wed 29 Dec – Fri 31 Dec 2027
Book off: Thu 23 Dec – Fri 31 Dec 2027
New Year's Day
Book off: Fri 31 Dec 2027
Book off: Fri 31 Dec 2027 – Fri 7 Jan 2028
All South Australia public holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day | National |
| Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Australia Day | National |
| Mon 8 Mar 2027 | Adelaide Cup Day | State |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday | National |
| Sat 27 Mar 2027 weekend | Easter Saturday | State |
| Sun 28 Mar 2027 weekend | Easter Sunday | State |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday | National |
| Sun 25 Apr 2027 weekend | Anzac Day | State |
| Mon 14 Jun 2027 | King's Birthday | State |
| Mon 4 Oct 2027 | Labour Day | State |
| Fri 24 Dec 2027 | Christmas Eve Part-day public holiday from 7pm to midnight. | Part-day |
| Sat 25 Dec 2027 weekend | Christmas Day | National |
| Sun 26 Dec 2027 weekend | Proclamation Day | State |
| Mon 27 Dec 2027 | Christmas Day (observed) | National |
| Tue 28 Dec 2027 | Proclamation Day (additional day) | State |
| Fri 31 Dec 2027 | New Year's Eve Part-day public holiday from 7pm to midnight. | Part-day |
In 2027, Anzac Day is on Sun 25 Apr 2027, Christmas Day is on Sat 25 Dec 2027 and Proclamation Day is on Sun 26 Dec 2027. When Christmas Day or Proclamation Day falls on a weekend, that day and the next Monday or Tuesday are both public holidays. Rows in grey are listed for reference and not counted as days off. Checked against the official source: safework
FAQ
How many public holidays does South Australia have in 2027?
South Australia has 14 public holidays in 2027 that give a full day off, plus 2 other days listed in the table (Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) that are not counted as a full day off for everyone. Checked against the official source: safework
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend in South Australia?
In 2027, Anzac Day is on Sun 25 Apr 2027, Christmas Day is on Sat 25 Dec 2027 and Proclamation Day is on Sun 26 Dec 2027. When Christmas Day or Proclamation Day falls on a weekend, that day and the next Monday or Tuesday are both public holidays.
How can I get the longest break in South Australia in 2027 with 5 or fewer leave days?
Book off Thu 23 Dec – Fri 31 Dec 2027 (5 leave days) for 12 days off in a row, Thu 23 Dec 2027 to Mon 3 Jan 2028.
What is the best long weekend in South Australia in 2027?
Book off Thu 25 Mar 2027 (1 leave day) to get 5 consecutive days off from Thu 25 Mar 2027 to Mon 29 Mar 2027.
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