Public Holidays in South Africa — 2026
12 public holidays
January
Thu
1
New Year's Day
National
March
Sat
21
Human Rights Day
National
April
Fri
3
Good Friday
National
Mon
6
Family Day
National
Mon
27
Freedom Day
National
May
Fri
1
Workers' Day
National
June
Tue
16
Youth Day
National
August
Mon
10
National Women's Day
National
September
Thu
24
Heritage Day
National
December
Wed
16
Day of Reconciliation
National
Fri
25
Christmas Day
National
Sat
26
Day of Goodwill
St. Stephen's Day
National
Source: Nager.Date Public Holiday API
⚠ Holiday dates are for reference only and may change. Always verify with official government sources.