South Africa public holidays 2026
National public holidays in South Africa. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2026 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Human Rights Day |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Family Day |
| April 27, 2026 | Monday | Freedom Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Workers' Day |
| June 16, 2026 | Tuesday | Youth Day |
| August 9, 2026 | Sunday | National Women's Day |
| August 10, 2026 | Monday | National Women's Day (observed) |
| September 24, 2026 | Thursday | Heritage Day |
| November 4, 2026 | Wednesday | Local Government Elections |
| December 16, 2026 | Wednesday | Day of Reconciliation |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Day of Goodwill |
2027 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| March 21, 2027 | Sunday | Human Rights Day |
| March 22, 2027 | Monday | Human Rights Day (observed) |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Family Day |
| April 27, 2027 | Tuesday | Freedom Day |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Workers' Day |
| June 16, 2027 | Wednesday | Youth Day |
| August 9, 2027 | Monday | National Women's Day |
| September 24, 2027 | Friday | Heritage Day |
| December 16, 2027 | Thursday | Day of Reconciliation |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Day of Goodwill |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Day of Goodwill (observed) |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2026?
14 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2026, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for South Africa?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next South Africa holiday?
Local Government Elections on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
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