South Africa 2026

Complete list of public holidays for 2026

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Human Rights Day

March 21, 2026 • Saturday

Upcoming Holidays 2026

Upcoming public holidays in South Africa for 2026

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HolidayDateDayStatus
Human Rights Day
March 21, 2026Saturday52 days
Good Friday
April 3, 2026Friday65 days
Family Day
April 6, 2026Monday68 days
Freedom Day
April 27, 2026Monday89 days
Workers' Day
May 1, 2026Friday93 days
Youth Day
June 16, 2026Tuesday139 days
National Women's Day
August 10, 2026Monday194 days
Heritage Day
September 24, 2026Thursday239 days
Day of Reconciliation
December 16, 2026Wednesday322 days
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026Friday331 days
Day of Goodwill
December 26, 2026Saturday332 days
2026

2026 Holiday Statistics for South Africa

12
Total Holidays
2
Weekend Holidays
3
Monday Holidays
3
Friday Holidays

2 holidays fall on weekends in 2026

6 holidays create long weekend opportunities