Public Holidays in South Africa
South Africa observes 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
Upcoming holidays in South Africa
- National Women's DaySunday, August 9, 2026
- Public HolidayMonday, August 10, 2026
- Heritage DayThursday, September 24, 2026
- Day of ReconciliationWednesday, December 16, 2026
- Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Human Rights Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Family Day | Public |
| Apr 27 | Monday | Freedom Day | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Workers' Day | Public |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Youth Day | Public |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| Jul 18 | Saturday | Nelson Mandela Day | Observance |
| Aug 9 | Sunday | National Women's Day | Public |
| Aug 10 | Monday | Public Holiday | Public |
| Sep 24 | Thursday | Heritage Day | Public |
| Dec 16 | Wednesday | Day of Reconciliation | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Day of Goodwill | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 19, 2026
Other years
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