South Africa Public Holidays 2026
13 public holidays · Official national calendar
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| March 21 | Saturday | Human Rights Day |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Family Day |
| April 27 | Monday | Freedom Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Workers' Day |
| June 16 | Tuesday | Youth Day |
| August 9 | Sunday | National Women's Day |
| August 10 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| September 24 | Thursday | Heritage Day |
| December 16 | Wednesday | Day of Reconciliation |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Day of Goodwill |
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Holiday data is sourced from official government calendars and may vary by region or state. Some countries have additional regional public holidays not listed here. Always verify with your local authority.