Public holidays in South Africa 2027
In 2027, South Africa observes 12 public holidays. The next one is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.
Calendar for the next 6 months
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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January 2027
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| Date | Day of week | Holiday | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Daylong weekend | 146 |
| March 21 | Sunday | Human Rights Day | 225 |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Fridaylong weekend | 230 |
| March 29 | Monday | Family Daylong weekend | 233 |
| April 27 | Tuesday | Freedom Day | 262 |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | 266 |
| June 16 | Wednesday | Youth Day | 312 |
| August 9 | Monday | National Women's Daylong weekend | 366 |
| September 24 | Friday | Heritage Daylong weekend | 412 |
| December 16 | Thursday | Day of Reconciliation | 495 |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | 504 |
| December 26 | Sunday | Day of Goodwill | 505 |