Public holidays in South Africa
All countries · 2025 to 2030
Public holiday dates for South Africa, year by year. Pick a year above for the full list, or read 2026 below.
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Public holidays in South Africa, 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| 21 March | Saturday | Human Rights Day | National |
| 3 April | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| 6 April | Monday | Family Day | National |
| 27 April | Monday | Freedom Day | National |
| 1 May | Friday | Workers' Day | National |
| 16 June | Tuesday | Youth Day | National |
| 9 August | Sunday | National Women's Day | National |
| 10 August | Monday | National Women's Day (observed) | National |
| 24 September | Thursday | Heritage Day | National |
| 16 December | Wednesday | Day of Reconciliation | National |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 December | Saturday | Day of Goodwill | National |
Every year
- Public holidays in South Africa 2025
- Public holidays in South Africa 2026
- Public holidays in South Africa 2027
- Public holidays in South Africa 2028
- Public holidays in South Africa 2029
- Public holidays in South Africa 2030