Holiday Calendar

North West Public Holidays 2026

National holidays for South Africa applicable to North West.

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Total Holidays
12
Next Holiday
Freedom Day
Days Until Next
12
Year
2026
Upcoming Holiday
Freedom Day
Monday, April 27, 2026
In 12 days
DateLocal NameEnglish NameType
Jan 1, 2026
Thursday
New Year's Day New Year's Day Public
Mar 21, 2026
Saturday
Human Rights Day Human Rights Day Public
Apr 3, 2026
Friday
Good Friday Good Friday Public
Apr 6, 2026
Monday
Family Day Family Day Public
Apr 27, 2026
Monday
Freedom Day Freedom Day Public
May 1, 2026
Friday
Workers' Day Workers' Day Public
Jun 16, 2026
Tuesday
Youth Day Youth Day Public
Aug 10, 2026
Monday
National Women's Day National Women's Day Public
Sep 24, 2026
Thursday
Heritage Day Heritage Day Public
Dec 16, 2026
Wednesday
Day of Reconciliation Day of Reconciliation Public
Dec 25, 2026
Friday
Christmas Day Christmas Day Public
Dec 26, 2026
Saturday
St. Stephen's Day Day of Goodwill Public
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does North West have in 2026?
North West follows the national holiday calendar of South Africa, which has 12 public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in North West?
The next public holiday applicable to North West is Freedom Day on April 27, 2026.
Are national holidays in South Africa observed in North West?
Yes. All national public holidays of South Africa are observed in North West. Some states may also have additional regional holidays.
Are banks closed on public holidays in North West?
Yes, banks and government offices in North West are typically closed on national public holidays. ATMs remain accessible.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in North West?
New Year's Day is an official public holiday in South Africa, and is therefore observed in North West.
Do schools close on public holidays in North West?
Yes, schools in North West are generally closed on national public holidays as declared by South Africa.
What currency is used in North West?
The official currency of North West is the same as South Africa: South African rand.
What is the weather like in North West?
Check the current 3-day weather forecast for North West on our Weather page.