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Holiday Calendar
Holidays in 2026 — South Africa
Official public holidays and observances for South Africa in 2026, presented in an easy-to-scan table.
| Date | Local Name | English Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 1, 2026
Thursday
|
New Year's Day | New Year's Day | Public |
|
March 21, 2026
Saturday
|
Human Rights Day | Human Rights Day | Public |
|
April 3, 2026
Friday
|
Good Friday | Good Friday | Public |
|
April 6, 2026
Monday
|
Family Day | Family Day | Public |
|
April 27, 2026
Monday
|
Freedom Day | Freedom Day | Public |
|
May 1, 2026
Friday
|
Workers' Day | Workers' Day | Public |
|
June 16, 2026
Tuesday
|
Youth Day | Youth Day | Public |
|
August 10, 2026
Monday
|
National Women's Day | National Women's Day | Public |
|
September 24, 2026
Thursday
|
Heritage Day | Heritage Day | Public |
|
December 16, 2026
Wednesday
|
Day of Reconciliation | Day of Reconciliation | Public |
|
December 25, 2026
Friday
|
Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public |
|
December 26, 2026
Saturday
|
St. Stephen's Day | Day of Goodwill | Public |