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National Holidays in South Africa

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14

public holidays

10

during weekdays

New Year's Day

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National Holidays in South Africa 2027

New Year's Day

January 1, 2027

Friday

Human Rights Day

March 21, 2027

Sunday

Human Rights Day Observed

March 22, 2027

Monday

Good Friday

March 26, 2027

Friday

Family Day

March 29, 2027

Monday

Freedom Day

April 27, 2027

Tuesday

Workers' Day

May 1, 2027

Saturday

Youth Day

June 16, 2027

Wednesday

National Women's Day

August 9, 2027

Monday

Heritage Day

September 24, 2027

Friday

Day of Reconciliation

December 16, 2027

Thursday

Christmas Day

December 25, 2027

Saturday

Day of Goodwill

December 26, 2027

Sunday

Day of Goodwill Observed

December 27, 2027

Monday

2027 Calendar

January

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1 - New Year's Day

February

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March

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21 - Human Rights Day
22 - Human Rights Day Observed
26 - Good Friday
29 - Family Day

April

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27 - Freedom Day

May

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1 - Workers' Day

June

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16 - Youth Day

July

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9 - National Women's Day

September

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24 - Heritage Day

October

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

Vacation Ideas

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January 2027

1 vacation idea

New Year's Day
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March 2027

3 vacation ideas

Human Rights Day Observed
Mar 22
Good Friday
Mar 26
Family Day
Mar 29
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April 2027

1 vacation idea

Freedom Day
Apr 27
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June 2027

1 vacation idea

Youth Day
Jun 16
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August 2027

1 vacation idea

National Women's Day
Aug 9
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September 2027

1 vacation idea

Heritage Day
Sep 24
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December 2027

2 vacation ideas

Day of Reconciliation
Dec 16
Day of Goodwill Observed
Dec 27
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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.