South Africa Holiday Calendar
13 public holidays in South Africa in 2026
| Date | Day | Name | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Human Rights Day | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Monday | Family Day | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Monday | Freedom Day | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Workers' Day | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Tuesday | Youth Day | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 9 Aug 2026 | Sunday | National Women's Day | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Monday | National Women's Day (observed) | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Thursday | Heritage Day | Public Holiday | Past | |
| 16 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | Day of Reconciliation | Public Holiday | 58 days remaining | |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday | 67 days remaining | |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Day of Goodwill | Public Holiday | 68 days remaining |
National holidays only. Regional, state and provincial holidays are not included. Holidays on a weekend may be observed on another day.