Adelaide Cup Day
Regional public holiday in Australia
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 March | Monday | Regional |
| 2027 | 8 March | Monday | Regional |
Where it applies
South Australia.
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in Australia it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in Canberra around 8 March: high 25°C (76°F), low 12°C (53°F), rain on 29% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Canberra. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Monday 8 March in Canberra: (MET Norway)
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.