Public holidays in South Africa 2027
14 national holidays · 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 01 Jan | New Year's Day | public holiday |
| Sun 21 Mar | Human Rights Day † | public holiday |
| Mon 22 Mar | Public Holiday | public holiday |
| Fri 26 Mar | Good Friday | public holiday |
| Mon 29 Mar | Family Day | public holiday |
| Tue 27 Apr | Freedom Day | public holiday |
| Sat 01 May | Workers' Day | public holiday |
| Wed 16 Jun | Youth Day | public holiday |
| Mon 09 Aug | National Women's Day | public holiday |
| Fri 24 Sep | Heritage Day | public holiday |
| Thu 16 Dec | Day of Reconciliation | public holiday |
| Sat 25 Dec | Christmas Day | public holiday |
| Sun 26 Dec | Day of Goodwill † | public holiday |
| Mon 27 Dec | Public Holiday | public holiday |
† Other public-holiday databases disagree on this date; please confirm it with an official source.
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