Public holidays in South Africa
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Next holidayLocal Government ElectionsWednesday, November 4, 2026 · 30 days
2026
14 public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Sat | Human Rights Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Family Day |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Mon | Freedom Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Workers' Day |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Tue | Youth Day |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Sun | National Women's Day |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Mon | National Women's Day (observed) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Thu | Heritage Day |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Wed | Local Government Elections |
| Dec 16, 2026 | Wed | Day of Reconciliation |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Sat | Day of Goodwill |
2027
14 public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Sun | Human Rights Day |
| Mar 22, 2027 | Mon | Human Rights Day (observed) |
| Mar 26, 2027 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Mon | Family Day |
| Apr 27, 2027 | Tue | Freedom Day |
| May 1, 2027 | Sat | Workers' Day |
| Jun 16, 2027 | Wed | Youth Day |
| Aug 9, 2027 | Mon | National Women's Day |
| Sep 24, 2027 | Fri | Heritage Day |
| Dec 16, 2027 | Thu | Day of Reconciliation |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Sat | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2027 | Sun | Day of Goodwill |
| Dec 27, 2027 | Mon | Day of Goodwill (observed) |
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.