South Africa
2026
Complete list of public holidays for 2026
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Human Rights Day
March 21, 2026 · Saturday
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South Africa 2026
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| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
Human Rights Day | March 21, 2026 | 5 days |
Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | 18 days |
Family Day | April 6, 2026 | 21 days |
Freedom Day | April 27, 2026 | 42 days |
Workers' Day | May 1, 2026 | 46 days |
Youth Day | June 16, 2026 | 92 days |
National Women's Day | August 10, 2026 | 147 days |
Heritage Day | September 24, 2026 | 192 days |
Day of Reconciliation | December 16, 2026 | 275 days |
Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | 284 days |
Day of Goodwill | December 26, 2026 | 285 days |
At a glance
2026 Holiday Statistics
12
Total Holidays
2
Weekend Holidays
3
Monday Holidays
3
Friday Holidays
2 holidays fall on weekends
6 long weekend opportunities