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South African Public Holidays 2027

South African national holidays 2027 — official calendar for South Africa

14 public holidays · Official national calendar

South Africa observes 14 official public holidays in 2027, including New Year's Day, Human Rights Day, Public Holiday. 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 1FridayNew Year's Day
March 21SundayHuman Rights Day
March 22MondayPublic Holiday
March 26FridayGood Friday
March 29MondayFamily Day
April 27TuesdayFreedom Day
May 1SaturdayWorkers' Day
June 16WednesdayYouth Day
August 9MondayNational Women's Day
September 24FridayHeritage Day
December 16ThursdayDay of Reconciliation
December 25SaturdayChristmas Day
December 26SundayDay of Goodwill
December 27MondayPublic Holiday

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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.