Africa
Wed4NovNext holidayLocal Government ElectionsPublic holidays in South Africa
14 public holidays in 2026, 11 of them on weekdays and 6 next to a weekend.
Days off by month, 2026
public holidays1JanFeb1Mar3Apr1May1JunJul2Aug1SepOct1Nov3Dec
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu1Jan | New Year's Day | Public holiday | |
| Sat21Mar | Human Rights Day | Public holiday | |
| Fri3Apr | Good Friday | Public holiday | |
| Mon6Apr | Family Day | Public holiday | |
| Mon27Apr | Freedom Day | Public holiday | |
| Fri1May | Workers' Day | Public holiday | |
| Tue16Jun | Youth Day | Public holiday | |
| Sun9Aug | National Women's Day | Public holiday | |
| Mon10Aug | National Women's Day observed | Public holiday | |
| Thu24Sep | Heritage Day | Public holiday | |
| Wed4Nov | Local Government Elections | Public holiday | |
| Wed16Dec | Day of Reconciliation | Public holiday | |
| Fri25Dec | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Sat26Dec | Day of Goodwill | Public holiday |
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri1Jan | New Year's Day | Public holiday | |
| Sun21Mar | Human Rights Day | Public holiday | |
| Mon22Mar | Human Rights Day observed | Public holiday | |
| Fri26Mar | Good Friday | Public holiday | |
| Mon29Mar | Family Day | Public holiday | |
| Tue27Apr | Freedom Day | Public holiday | |
| Sat1May | Workers' Day | Public holiday | |
| Wed16Jun | Youth Day | Public holiday | |
| Mon9Aug | National Women's Day | Public holiday | |
| Fri24Sep | Heritage Day | Public holiday | |
| Thu16Dec | Day of Reconciliation | Public holiday | |
| Sat25Dec | Christmas Day | Public holiday | |
| Sun26Dec | Day of Goodwill | Public holiday | |
| Mon27Dec | Day of Goodwill observed | Public holiday |