Adelaide Cup Day 2027 in Australia
There are 126 days until Adelaide Cup Day 2027 in Australia — Monday, March 8, 2027.
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About Adelaide Cup Day 2027
Adelaide Cup Day 2027 falls on Monday, March 8. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, March 6.
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 2027
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
- Mar 29, 2027 Easter Monday 2027 (Monday)
- Apr 25, 2027 Anzac Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Jun 14, 2027 King's Birthday 2027 (Monday)
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
Other holidays in March 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2 | Tue | King Island Show | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 8 | Mon | Canberra Day | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 21 | Sun | Harmony Week / Harmony Day | Observance |
| Mar 26 | Fri | Good Friday | National public holiday |
| Mar 27 | Sat | Easter Saturday | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 28 | Sun | Easter Sunday | State/territory holiday |
| Mar 29 | Mon | Easter Monday | National public holiday |
| Mar 30 | Tue | Easter Tuesday | State/territory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, March 8, 2027
- 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 2027?
Adelaide Cup Day 2027 is on Monday, March 8, 2027.
Is Adelaide Cup Day a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 126 days until Adelaide Cup Day 2027 (March 8, 2027) as of today.