South Africa 2027

Complete list of public holidays for 2027

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New Year's Day

January 1, 2027 • Friday

Public Holidays 2027

All public holidays in South Africa for 2027

HolidayDateDayStatus
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027Friday566 days
Human Rights Day
March 22, 2027Monday646 days
Good Friday
March 26, 2027Friday650 days
Family Day
March 29, 2027Monday653 days
Freedom Day
April 27, 2027Tuesday682 days
Workers' Day
May 1, 2027Saturday686 days
Youth Day
June 16, 2027Wednesday732 days
National Women's Day
August 9, 2027Monday786 days
Heritage Day
September 24, 2027Friday832 days
Day of Reconciliation
December 16, 2027Thursday915 days
Christmas Day
December 25, 2027Saturday924 days
Day of Goodwill
December 27, 2027Monday926 days
2027

2027 Holiday Statistics for South Africa

12
Total Holidays
2
Weekend Holidays
4
Monday Holidays
3
Friday Holidays

2 holidays fall on weekends in 2027

7 holidays create long weekend opportunities

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