List of National Holidays in South Africa 2026
13
public holidays
10
during weekdays
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Human Rights Day
Saturday, March 21, 2026
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Working Days in 2026
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Working Days Calendar 2026
| Month | Days | Working | 8h/day | 4h/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
February | 28 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
March | 31 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
April | 30 | 19 | 152 | 76 |
May | 31 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
June | 30 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
July | 31 | 23 | 184 | 92 |
August | 31 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
September | 30 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
October | 31 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
November | 30 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
December | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
| Total | 365 | 251 | 2008 | 1004 |
| Average | 20.9 | 167.3 | 83.7 |
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2026 Calendar
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List of National Holidays in South Africa 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| March 21, 2026 | Human Rights Day | Saturday |
| April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Family Day | Monday |
| April 27, 2026 | Freedom Day | Monday |
| May 1, 2026 | Workers' Day | Friday |
| June 16, 2026 | Youth Day | Tuesday |
| August 9, 2026 | National Women's Day | Sunday |
| August 10, 2026 | National Women's Day Observed | Monday |
| September 24, 2026 | Heritage Day | Thursday |
| December 16, 2026 | Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday |
| December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Friday |
| December 26, 2026 | Day of Goodwill | Saturday |
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Human Rights Day
March 21, 2026
Good Friday
April 3, 2026
Family Day
April 6, 2026
Freedom Day
April 27, 2026
Workers' Day
May 1, 2026
Youth Day
June 16, 2026
National Women's Day
August 9, 2026
National Women's Day Observed
August 10, 2026
Heritage Day
September 24, 2026
Day of Reconciliation
December 16, 2026
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Day of Goodwill
December 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
South Africa has 13 national holidays in 2026. Of these, 10 fall on weekdays and 3 fall on weekends.