Public holidays

2026, South Africa

year country language JanuaryThursday, 1 January
New Year's DayFebruaryMarchSaturday, 21 March
Human Rights DayAprilFriday, 3 April
Good FridayMonday, 6 April
Family DayMonday, 27 April
Freedom DayMayFriday, 1 May
Workers' DayJuneTuesday, 16 June
Youth Day JulyAugustSunday, 9 August
National Women's DayMonday, 10 August
National Women's Day obs.SeptemberThursday, 24 September
Heritage DayOctoberNovemberWednesday, 4 November
Election dayDecemberWednesday, 16 December
Day of ReconciliationFriday, 25 December
Christmas DaySaturday, 26 December
Day of Goodwill