Holidays in South Africa (2026)
Public holidays
South Africa · 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's DayThursday | Public |
| Mar 21 | Sat | Human Rights DaySaturday | Public |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good FridayFriday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter SundaySunday | Observance |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Family DayMonday | Public |
| Apr 27 | Mon | Freedom DayMonday | Public |
| May 1 | Fri | Workers' DayFriday | Public |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's DaySunday | Observance |
| Jun 16 | Tue | Youth DayTuesday | Public |
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's DaySunday | Observance |
| Jul 18 | Sat | Nelson Mandela DaySaturday | Observance |
| Aug 9 | Sun | National Women's DaySunday | Public |
| Aug 10 | Mon | Public HolidayMonday | Public |
| Sep 24 | Thu | Heritage DayThursday | Public |
| Dec 16 | Wed | Day of ReconciliationWednesday | Public |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas DayFriday | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Day of GoodwillSaturday | Public |
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