Neighbour Day

Neighbour Day, led by Relationships Australia, is Australia’s annual celebration of community, bringing together the people next door, across the street or in your neighbourhood.

Since 2011, residents living in the city and North Adelaide have embraced the spirit of Neighbour Day, coming together through garden parties, movie nights, community walks, barbecues, coffee catchups, shared picnics, morning teas, group bike rides and much more. With support from the City of Adelaide, these gatherings have helped build stronger, more vibrant neighbourhoods.

National Neighbour Day is recognised annually on the last Sunday in March. In 2026 the City of Adelaide is extending the celebrations across the whole weekend of 28/29 March.

Why not take action to strengthen connections and enhance vibrancy in your local neighbourhood by hosting a gathering of your neighbours to celebrate Neighbour Day on the weekend of 28/29 March.

The City of Adelaide can provide the following support to help you make it happen:

• Design and printing of promotional materials
• Advice on permits for activities in public spaces
• Event ideas, tips and guidance
• Public liability insurance for events in public spaces
• Free use of community centre spaces (subject to availability)
• Financial assistance to help cover event costs

The deadline to register your event is 23 February 2026.

Register Your Event Here

Read our tips and ideas for hosting a Neighbour Day gathering for more information.

Whilst Neighbour Day provides a great opportunity to focus on getting to know your neighbours you don’t have to wait for Neighbour Day to be neighbourly. 

Here are some ways that you can build connections in your neighbourhood on any day:

1. Smile, wave and say hello to people in your neighbourhood or introduce yourself in the lift.
2. Celebrate special event days with your neighbours and organise an event like an Easter egg hunt, carols by candlelight or a visit from Santa.
3. Offer to look after your neighbour’s pets or pick up their mail while they are away.
4. Share cuttings or excess produce from your garden.
5. Spend more time in your front yard or shared common areas in your apartment complex as a simple way to connect with neighbours and those passing by.
6. Take in your neighbour’s rubbish bin or deliver their newspaper to their front door.
7. Sweep the footpath in front of their house whilst you are doing your own.
8. Drop a Christmas card in your neighbour’s letterbox.
9. If there is a blackout or heatwave, check in on your neighbours who may be more vulnerable and see that they are ok.
10. Share some home cooking as a welcome to a new neighbour or a friendly gesture to neighbours you already know.

If you have any questions or want to discuss your ideas for Neighbour Day, contact the Community Connections Team: