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List of National Holidays in South Africa 2026

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10

during weekdays

Human Rights Day

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When Is the Next Public Holiday in South Africa?

Mar21

Human Rights Day

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Combine it with annual leave for an extended break.

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List of National Holidays in South Africa 2026

New Year's Day

January 1, 2026

Thursday

Human Rights Day

March 21, 2026

Saturday

Good Friday

April 3, 2026

Friday

Family Day

April 6, 2026

Monday

Freedom Day

April 27, 2026

Monday

Workers' Day

May 1, 2026

Friday

Youth Day

June 16, 2026

Tuesday

National Women's Day

August 9, 2026

Sunday

National Women's Day Observed

August 10, 2026

Monday

Heritage Day

September 24, 2026

Thursday

Day of Reconciliation

December 16, 2026

Wednesday

Christmas Day

December 25, 2026

Friday

Day of Goodwill

December 26, 2026

Saturday

2026 Calendar

Plan your time off with this 2026 calendar showing all public holidays in South Africa. View holidays at a glance and find the best opportunities to extend your vacation.

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3 - Good Friday
6 - Family Day
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16 - Youth Day

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9 - National Women's Day
10 - National Women's Day Observed

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16 - Day of Reconciliation
25 - Christmas Day
26 - Day of Goodwill

Vacation Ideas

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April 2026

3 vacation ideas

Good Friday
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Family Day
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Freedom Day
Apr 27
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May 2026

1 vacation idea

Workers' Day
May 1
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June 2026

1 vacation idea

Youth Day
Jun 16
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August 2026

1 vacation idea

National Women's Day Observed
Aug 10
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September 2026

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Heritage Day
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December 2026

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Christmas Day
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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.