South Africa public holidays 2026
14 public holidays in 2026. Next: Local Government Elections, November 4.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Human Rights Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Family Day |
| Apr 27 | Monday | Freedom Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Workers' Day |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Youth Day |
| Aug 9 | Sunday | National Women's Day |
| Aug 10 | Monday | National Women's Day (observed) |
| Sep 24 | Thursday | Heritage Day |
| Nov 4 | Wednesday | Local Government Elections |
| Dec 16 | Wednesday | Day of Reconciliation |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Day of Goodwill |
Arrangements can change, so check the government’s notice for anything official.
Holiday data: vacanza/holidays 0.107 (MIT)