South Africa Public Holidays 2026
Public and bank holidays observed in South Africa during 2026. Dates can vary by region within a country.
2026
13 holidays · 13 public
January
- 1ThupublicNew Year's Day
March
- 21SatpublicHuman Rights Day
April
- 3FripublicGood Friday
- 6MonpublicFamily Day
- 27MonpublicFreedom Day
May
- 1FripublicWorkers' Day
June
- 16TuepublicYouth Day
August
- 9SunpublicNational Women's Day
- 10MonpublicPublic Holiday
September
- 24ThupublicHeritage Day
December
- 16WedpublicDay of Reconciliation
- 25FripublicChristmas Day
- 26SatpublicDay of Goodwill
Holidays in other countries (2026)
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