Public holidays in South Africa 2028
In 2028, South Africa observes 12 public holidays. The next one is New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028.
Calendar for the next 6 months
August 2026
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September 2026
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October 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 | Saturday | New Year's Day | 511 |
| March 21 | Tuesday | Human Rights Day | 591 |
| April 14 | Friday | Good Fridaylong weekend | 615 |
| April 17 | Monday | Family Daylong weekend | 618 |
| April 27 | Thursday | Freedom Day | 628 |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Daylong weekend | 632 |
| June 16 | Friday | Youth Daylong weekend | 678 |
| August 9 | Wednesday | National Women's Day | 732 |
| September 24 | Sunday | Heritage Day | 778 |
| December 16 | Saturday | Day of Reconciliation | 861 |
| December 25 | Monday | Christmas Daylong weekend | 870 |
| December 26 | Tuesday | Day of Goodwill | 871 |