Holidays

South Africa

South Africa public holidays — 2026

Official public holidays in South Africa for 2026, from government sources.

No — today is not a public holiday in South Africa

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DateHolidayNotes
Thursday 1 January 2026New Year's Day
Saturday 21 March 2026Human Rights Day
Friday 3 April 2026Good Friday
Monday 6 April 2026Family Day
Monday 27 April 2026Freedom Day
Friday 1 May 2026Workers' Day
Tuesday 16 June 2026Youth Day
Monday 10 August 2026National Women's DayActual date 2026-08-09 Actual date 9 Aug 2026.
Thursday 24 September 2026Heritage Day
Wednesday 16 December 2026Day of Reconciliation
Friday 25 December 2026Christmas Day
Saturday 26 December 2026Day of Goodwill

Source: Department of Home Affairs / Public Holidays Act. Licence: South African government information (republication permitted with attribution).