Adelaide Cup Day 2026 in Australia
Adelaide Cup Day 2026 in Australia is on
Monday, March 9, 2026
238 days ago
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About Adelaide Cup Day 2026
Adelaide Cup Day 2026 falls on Monday, March 9. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, March 7.
Adelaide Cup Day is a public holiday in South Australia on the second Monday in March, held for the state's most famous horse race. Schools, banks and government offices across South Australia close, while the race itself runs at Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide.
Adelaide Cup Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 9, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | March 8, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Adelaide Cup Day 2026
- Apr 3, 2026 Good Friday 2026 (Friday)
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- Apr 25, 2026 Anzac Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jun 8, 2026 King's Birthday 2026 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
Other holidays in March 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3 | Tue | King Island Show | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 9 | Mon | Canberra Day | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 21 | Sat | Harmony Week / Harmony Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, March 9, 2026
- Date rule
- Second Monday in March
- Legal status
- Public holiday in South Australia; public holiday since 1973
- Observed in
- South Australia only
- The race
- First run in 1864; held at Morphettville Racecourse over 3,200 meters
- Date change
- Race and holiday moved from May to March in 2006
Frequently asked questions
What day is Adelaide Cup Day in 2026?
Adelaide Cup Day 2026 is on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Is Adelaide Cup Day a day off in 2026?
Adelaide Cup Day is a state/territory holiday in the states and territories that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Adelaide Cup Day 2026?
Adelaide Cup Day 2026 was 238 days ago, on March 9, 2026.