Public holidays in South Africa 2026
13 national holidays · 2027
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 01 Jan | New Year's Day | public holiday |
| Sat 21 Mar | Human Rights Day | public holiday |
| Fri 03 Apr | Good Friday | public holiday |
| Mon 06 Apr | Family Day | public holiday |
| Mon 27 Apr | Freedom Day | public holiday |
| Fri 01 May | Workers' Day | public holiday |
| Tue 16 Jun | Youth Day | public holiday |
| Sun 09 Aug | National Women's Day † | public holiday |
| Mon 10 Aug | Public Holiday | public holiday |
| Thu 24 Sep | Heritage Day | public holiday |
| Wed 16 Dec | Day of Reconciliation | public holiday |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day | public holiday |
| Sat 26 Dec | Day of Goodwill | public holiday |
† Other public-holiday databases disagree on this date; please confirm it with an official source.
Other sources also list: Wed 04 Nov – Election Day.
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