2026 Public Holidays in South Africa

2026-01-01

New Year’s Day

Official

2026-03-21

Human Rights Day

Official

2026-04-03

Good Friday

Official

2026-04-06

Family Day

Official

2026-04-27

Freedom Day

Official

2026-05-01

International Workers’ Day

Official

2026-06-16

Youth Day

Official

2026-08-09

National Women’s Day

Official

2026-08-10

National Women’s Day observed

Official

2026-09-24

Heritage Day

Official

2026-12-16

Day of Reconciliation

Official

2026-12-25

Christmas

Official

2026-12-26

Second Christmas Day

Official