Calendars
Public holidays in South Africa 2026
14 public holidays; 11 fall on a working day. The weekend in South Africa is Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Saturday | Human Rights Dayweekend |
| Friday | Good Friday |
| Monday | Family Day |
| Monday | Freedom Day |
| Friday | Workers' Day |
| Tuesday | Youth Day |
| Sunday | National Women's Dayweekend |
| Monday | National Women's Dayobserved |
| Thursday | Heritage Day |
| Wednesday | Local Government Elections |
| Wednesday | Day of Reconciliation |
| Friday | Christmas Day |
| Saturday | Day of Goodwillweekend |
Notes
Observed means the day off is moved, usually to the next Monday, because the holiday falls on a weekend.
Only nationwide public holidays are listed. Regions, employers and schools may add others. See also the 2026 calendar and time in South Africa. Source: holidays 0.108 (github.com/vacanza/holidays), MIT.