Holidays

South Africa

South Africa public holidays — 2027

Official public holidays in South Africa for 2027, from government sources.

No — today is not a public holiday in South Africa

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DateHolidayNotes
Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day
Monday 22 March 2027Human Rights DayActual date 2027-03-21 Actual date 21 Mar 2027.
Friday 26 March 2027Good Friday
Monday 29 March 2027Family Day
Tuesday 27 April 2027Freedom Day
Saturday 1 May 2027Workers' Day
Wednesday 16 June 2027Youth Day
Monday 9 August 2027National Women's Day
Friday 24 September 2027Heritage Day
Thursday 16 December 2027Day of Reconciliation
Monday 27 December 2027Christmas DayActual date 2027-12-25 Actual date 25 Dec 2027.
Tuesday 28 December 2027Day of GoodwillActual date 2027-12-26 Actual date 26 Dec 2027.

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