Jan 1, 2026 | Updates

South African Public Holidays

2026

1 January – Thursday: New Year’s Day

21 March – Saturday: Human Rights Day

3 April – Friday: Good Friday

6 April – Monday: Family Day

27 April – Monday: Freedom Day

1 May – Friday: Workers’ Day

16 June – Tuesday: Youth Day

9 August – Sunday: National Women’s Day

10 August – Monday: National Women’s Day observed **

24 September – Thursday: Heritage Day

16 December – Wednesday: Day of Reconciliation

25 December – Friday: Christmas Day

26 December – Saturday: Day of Goodwill

2027

1 January – Friday: New Year’s Day

21 March – Sunday: Human Rights Day

22 March – Monday: Human Rights Day observed (Because 21 March falls on a Sunday)

26 March – Friday: Good Friday

29 March – Monday: Family Day

27 April – Tuesday: Freedom Day

1 May – Saturday: Workers’ Day

16 June – Wednesday: Youth Day

9 August – Monday: National Women’s Day

24 September – Friday: Heritage Day

16 December – Thursday: Day of Reconciliation

25 December – Saturday: Christmas Day

26 December – Sunday: Day of Goodwill