Public Holidays South Africa 2026
12 holidays · 12 national · 0 regional
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National Women's Day
Mon, 10 August
in 54 days
Heritage Day
Thu, 24 September
in 99 days
Day of Reconciliation
Wed, 16 December
in 182 days
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day National |
| 21 Mar | Sat | Human Rights Day National |
| 3 Apr | Fri | Good Friday National |
| 6 Apr | Mon | Family Day National |
| 27 Apr | Mon | Freedom Day National |
| 1 May | Fri | Workers' Day National |
| 16 Jun | Tue | Youth Day National |
| 10 Aug | Mon | National Women's Day National |
| 24 Sep | Thu | Heritage Day National |
| 16 Dec | Wed | Day of Reconciliation National |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day National |
| 26 Dec | Sat | Day of GoodwillSt. Stephen's Day National |