New Year's Day
1 Jan 2026, Thursday
Holidays in South Africa
13 public holidays in this calendar.
Human Rights Day
21 Mar 2026, Saturday
Good Friday
3 Apr 2026, Friday
Family Day
6 Apr 2026, Monday
Freedom Day
27 Apr 2026, Monday
Workers' Day
1 May 2026, Friday
Youth Day
16 Jun 2026, Tuesday
National Women's Day
9 Aug 2026, Sunday
National Women's Day (observed)
10 Aug 2026, Monday
Heritage Day
24 Sept 2026, Thursday
Day of Reconciliation
16 Dec 2026, Wednesday
Christmas Day
25 Dec 2026, Friday
Day of Goodwill
26 Dec 2026, Saturday