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SA Public Holidays 2027

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Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day

Some of Adelaide’s most popular beaches include Glenelg and Henley Beach, just 20 minutes from Adelaide’s City District. ^[1]

Other fun activities you might like to experience include walking along the iconic Riverbank Christmas display, an annual event that’s been running for more than 65 years and is a local tradition for many South Australian families. ^[2] With heavy traffic on the roads at this time of year, it’s worth checking the Government of South Australia’s traffic map and updating your roadside assistance details in case of any emergencies.

Australia Day

Kangaroo Island has an array of activities for everyone on Australia Day. You can join in on the fun by sandboarding at Little Sahara, quad biking at Kangaroo Island Action or kayaking along their beautiful beaches. ^[3]

For cover on these activities, we recommend interstate travellers check the specifics under Adventure and Adventure+ cover to see if they need to add extra protection to their Domestic Travel Insurance policy.

Easter Holidays

Some of South Australia’s most popular camping grounds include the Innamincka Reserve. ^[4] Depending on the weather, the regional roads in this area can be prone to flooding during Easter, so we recommend planning ahead, mapping the route and checking local road closures before embarking on your trip.

With the roads extremely busy at this time of year, it’s best to take the critical steps to insure your car or update your existing policy details in case an accident occurs on congested roads.

Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

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Adelaide Cup Day

The Adelaide Cup, held annually on the second Monday in March, is a public holiday exclusive to the state and one of South Australia’s largest sporting and social events. For those celebrating Adelaide Cup Day and planning to head to a restaurant or pub to watch it play out on the big screen, expect to pay a 15% surcharge on all food and drink on Cup Day. ^[5]

King’s Birthday

Take advantage of the King’s Birthday with a long weekend escape to Barossa Valley. With over 150 wineries and 80 cellar doors, you can sip on a few of the region’s award-winning wines. ^[6]

Before embarking on road trips, consider roadside assistance in case of a breakdown.

Labour Day

Consider heading to Adelaide Zoo, Cleland Wildlife Park or Woodhouse Adventure Park, where you can stay for a few nights this Labour Day weekend. Choose between glamping, camping and cabins to fit the whole family. ^[7]