South Africa 2026
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Public holiday Weekend
Public holidays in South Africa in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
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| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Human Rights Day |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Family Day |
| Apr 27 | Monday | Freedom Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Workers' Day |
| Jun 16 | Tuesday | Youth Day |
| Aug 9 | Sunday | National Women's Day |
| Aug 10 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Sep 24 | Thursday | Heritage Day |
| Dec 16 | Wednesday | Day of Reconciliation |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Day of Goodwill |
In 2026, South Africa has 13 public holidays. 10 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026 and the last one is Day of Goodwill on Saturday, December 26, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2026?
- The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with New Year's Day on Jan 1.
How many long weekends are there in South Africa in 2026?
5, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Apr 3 to Apr 6 (Good Friday, Family Day). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.
Which 2026 holidays in South Africa fall on a weekend?
Human Rights Day (Saturday, March 21, 2026), National Women's Day (Sunday, August 9, 2026), Day of Goodwill (Saturday, December 26, 2026). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.
More calendars
Other years for South Africa: 2027, 2028. Without holidays: blank 2026 calendar.
Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.