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South Africa Public Holidays 2026-2027
South Africa has 13 public holidays in 2026 and 14 in 2027. The next upcoming holiday is Human Rights Day on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
2026 Holidays
| Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Human Rights Day | Public Holiday |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Family Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, April 27, 2026 | Freedom Day | Public Holiday |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Workers' Day | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | Youth Day | Public Holiday |
| Sunday, August 9, 2026 | National Women's Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, August 10, 2026 | Public Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Thursday, September 24, 2026 | Heritage Day | Public Holiday |
| Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | Day of Reconciliation | Public Holiday |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Day of Goodwill | Public Holiday |
2027 Holidays
| Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Sunday, March 21, 2027 | Human Rights Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, March 22, 2027 | Public Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Family Day | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, April 27, 2027 | Freedom Day | Public Holiday |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Workers' Day | Public Holiday |
| Wednesday, June 16, 2027 | Youth Day | Public Holiday |
| Monday, August 9, 2027 | National Women's Day | Public Holiday |
| Friday, September 24, 2027 | Heritage Day | Public Holiday |
| Thursday, December 16, 2027 | Day of Reconciliation | Public Holiday |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Sunday, December 26, 2027 | Day of Goodwill | Public Holiday |
| Monday, December 27, 2027 | Public Holiday | Public Holiday |
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