Public holidays in South Africa 2026
In 2026, South Africa observes 12 public holidays. The next one is National Women's Day on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Calendar for the next 6 months
July 2026
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August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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| Date | Day of week | Holiday | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | — |
| March 21 | Saturday | Human Rights Day | — |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Fridaylong weekend | — |
| April 6 | Monday | Family Daylong weekend | — |
| April 27 | Monday | Freedom Daylong weekend | — |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Daylong weekend | — |
| June 16 | Tuesday | Youth Day | — |
| August 9 | Sunday | National Women's Day | 33 |
| September 24 | Thursday | Heritage Day | 79 |
| December 16 | Wednesday | Day of Reconciliation | 162 |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Daylong weekend | 171 |
| December 26 | Saturday | Day of Goodwill | 172 |