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, 2026Thursday154 days
Human Rights Day
March 21, 2026Saturday233 days
Good Friday
April 3, 2026Friday246 days
Family Day
April 6, 2026Monday249 days
Freedom Day
April 27, 2026Monday270 days
Workers' Day
May 1, 2026Friday274 days
Youth Day
June 16, 2026Tuesday320 days
National Women's Day
August 10, 2026Monday375 days
Heritage Day
September 24, 2026Thursday420 days
Day of Reconciliation
December 16, 2026Wednesday503 days
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026Friday512 days
Day of Goodwill
December 26, 2026Saturday513 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

⏳ Planning ahead for 2026 (1 year from now)