South Africa public holidays 2026–2027
All public holidays in South Africa for 2026 and 2027, with weekdays, long weekends and days left until the next one.
D-34in 34 days
2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day | passed |
| Mar 21 | Sat | Human Rights Day | passed |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday Long weekend | passed |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Family Day Long weekend | passed |
| Apr 27 | Mon | Freedom Day Long weekend | passed |
| May 1 | Fri | Workers' Day Long weekend | passed |
| Jun 16 | Tue | Youth Day | passed |
| Aug 10 | Mon | National Women's Day Long weekend | passed |
| Sep 24 | Thu | Heritage Day | passed |
| Nov 4 | Wed | Election Day | passed |
| Dec 16 | Wed | Day of Reconciliation | D-34 |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day Long weekend | D-43 |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Day of Goodwill | D-44 |
2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day Long weekend | D-50 |
| Mar 22 | Mon | Human Rights Day Long weekend | D-130 |
| Mar 26 | Fri | Good Friday Long weekend | D-134 |
| Mar 29 | Mon | Family Day Long weekend | D-137 |
| Apr 27 | Tue | Freedom Day | D-166 |
| May 1 | Sat | Workers' Day | D-170 |
| Jun 16 | Wed | Youth Day | D-216 |
| Aug 9 | Mon | National Women's Day Long weekend | D-270 |
| Sep 24 | Fri | Heritage Day Long weekend | D-316 |
| Dec 16 | Thu | Day of Reconciliation | D-399 |
| Dec 25 | Sat | Christmas Day | D-408 |
| Dec 27 | Mon | Day of Goodwill Long weekend | D-410 |
Public holidays can change by government decision; check official announcements for travel or work plans.