South Africa Public Holidays 2026
Every public holiday in South Africa for 2026 with its weekday and type. Notes mark substitute days (when a holiday falls on a weekend), regional observances and dates that depend on the lunar calendar.
South Africa — 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Saturday | Human Rights Day | Public |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Monday | Family Day | Public |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Monday | Freedom Day | Public |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Workers' Day | Public |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Tuesday | Youth Day | Public |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Monday | National Women's Day (observed) Aug 9 falls on Sunday | Public |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Thursday | Heritage Day | Public |
| Dec 16, 2026 | Wednesday | Day of Reconciliation | Public |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Saturday | Day of Goodwill | Public |