2026 Holidays - South AfricaBelow are Public Holidays for South Africa for the calendar year 2026. You can get more detailed information on each holiday by clicking on them.
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| Date | Holiday | Details | # Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu - Jan 1 | New Years Day | National holiday | 53 |
| Sat - Mar 21 | Human Rights Day | National holiday | 132 |
| Fri - Apr 3 | Good Friday | National holiday | 145 |
| Mon - Apr 6 | Family Day | National holiday | 148 |
| Mon - Apr 27 | Freedom Day | National holiday | 169 |
| Fri - May 1 | Workers Day | National holiday | 173 |
| Tue - Jun 16 | Youth Day | National holiday | 219 |
| Sun - Aug 9 | National Womens Day | National holiday | 273 |
| Thu - Sep 24 | Heritage Day | National holiday | 319 |
| Wed - Dec 16 | Day of Reconciliation | National holiday | 402 |
| Fri - Dec 25 | Christmas Day | National holiday | 411 |
| Sat - Dec 26 | Day of Goodwill | National holiday | 412 |