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South African Public Holidays 2026

South African national holidays 2026 — official calendar for South Africa

13 public holidays · Official national calendar

South Africa observes 13 official public holidays in 2026, including New Year's Day, Human Rights Day, Good Friday. On these dates, government offices, banks, and most schools are closed. Dates are sourced from the official national calendar.

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DateDayHoliday
January 1ThursdayNew Year's Day
March 21SaturdayHuman Rights Day
April 3FridayGood Friday
April 6MondayFamily Day
April 27MondayFreedom Day
May 1FridayWorkers' Day
June 16TuesdayYouth Day
August 9SundayNational Women's Day
August 10MondayPublic Holiday
September 24ThursdayHeritage Day
December 16WednesdayDay of Reconciliation
December 25FridayChristmas Day
December 26SaturdayDay 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.