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Public Holidays in South Africa 2026
South Africa has 13 public holidays in 2026, with 10 falling on weekdays.
Every date, and the day it falls on
| Date | Day | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | |
| Sat, Mar 21 | Saturday | Human Rights Day | Weekend |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Monday | Family Day | |
| Mon, Apr 27 | Monday | Freedom Day | |
| Fri, May 1 | Friday | Workers' Day | |
| Tue, Jun 16 | Tuesday | Youth Day | |
| Sun, Aug 9 | Sunday | Women’s Day (National Women's Day) | Weekend |
| Mon, Aug 10 | Monday | Women’s Day (observed) | |
| Thu, Sep 24 | Thursday | Heritage Day | |
| Wed, Dec 16 | Wednesday | Day of Reconciliation | |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Saturday | Day of Goodwill | Weekend |
For more information about working hours and annual leave in South Africa, see the full working hours guide. For statutory limits, overtime, and record-keeping duties, see the working time rules.
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