List of National Holidays in South Africa 2027
14
public holidays
10
during weekdays
New Year's Day
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When Is the Next Public Holiday in South Africa?
New Year's Day
Friday, January 1, 2027
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Working Days in 2027
Calculate the number of working days and work hours for each month, accounting for weekends and public holidays.
Working Days Calendar 2027
| Month | Days | Working | 8h/day | 4h/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 31 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
February | 28 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
March | 31 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
April | 30 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
May | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
June | 30 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
July | 31 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
August | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
September | 30 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
October | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
November | 30 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
December | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
| Total | 365 | 251 | 2008 | 1004 |
| Average | 20.9 | 167.3 | 83.7 |
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2027 Calendar
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January 2027
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List of National Holidays in South Africa 2027
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | Friday |
| March 21, 2027 | Human Rights Day | Sunday |
| March 22, 2027 | Human Rights Day Observed | Monday |
| March 26, 2027 | Good Friday | Friday |
| March 29, 2027 | Family Day | Monday |
| April 27, 2027 | Freedom Day | Tuesday |
| May 1, 2027 | Workers' Day | Saturday |
| June 16, 2027 | Youth Day | Wednesday |
| August 9, 2027 | National Women's Day | Monday |
| September 24, 2027 | Heritage Day | Friday |
| December 16, 2027 | Day of Reconciliation | Thursday |
| December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day | Saturday |
| December 26, 2027 | Day of Goodwill | Sunday |
| December 27, 2027 | Day of Goodwill Observed | Monday |
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Human Rights Day
March 21, 2027
Human Rights Day Observed
March 22, 2027
Good Friday
March 26, 2027
Family Day
March 29, 2027
Freedom Day
April 27, 2027
Workers' Day
May 1, 2027
Youth Day
June 16, 2027
National Women's Day
August 9, 2027
Heritage Day
September 24, 2027
Day of Reconciliation
December 16, 2027
Christmas Day
December 25, 2027
Day of Goodwill
December 26, 2027
Day of Goodwill Observed
December 27, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
South Africa has 14 national holidays in 2027. Of these, 10 fall on weekdays and 4 fall on weekends.