South Africa 2026

Complete list of public holidays for 2026

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New Year's Day

January 1, 2026 • Thursday

Public Holidays 2026

All public holidays in South Africa for 2026

HolidayDateDayStatus
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026Thursday108 days
Human Rights Day
March 21, 2026Saturday187 days
Good Friday
April 3, 2026Friday200 days
Family Day
April 6, 2026Monday203 days
Freedom Day
April 27, 2026Monday224 days
Workers' Day
May 1, 2026Friday228 days
Youth Day
June 16, 2026Tuesday274 days
National Women's Day
August 10, 2026Monday329 days
Heritage Day
September 24, 2026Thursday374 days
Day of Reconciliation
December 16, 2026Wednesday457 days
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026Friday466 days
Day of Goodwill
December 26, 2026Saturday467 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

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