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South Africa · 2026–2027

Public Holidays in South Africa

Every public holiday in South Africa for 2026 and 2027, with the weekday for each date so you can plan cover and leave ahead of time.

Remaining 2026 holidays

DateDayHoliday
Nov 4, 2026WednesdayLocal Government Elections
Dec 16, 2026WednesdayDay of Reconciliation
Dec 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
Dec 26, 2026SaturdayDay of Goodwill

South Africa public holidays 2027

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1, 2027FridayNew Year's Day
Mar 21, 2027SundayHuman Rights Day
Mar 22, 2027MondayDay off for Human Rights Day
Mar 26, 2027FridayGood Friday
Mar 29, 2027MondayFamily Day
Apr 27, 2027TuesdayFreedom Day
May 1, 2027SaturdayWorkers' Day
Jun 16, 2027WednesdayYouth Day
Aug 9, 2027MondayNational Women's Day
Sep 24, 2027FridayHeritage Day
Dec 16, 2027ThursdayDay of Reconciliation
Dec 25, 2027SaturdayChristmas Day
Dec 26, 2027SundayDay of Goodwill
Dec 27, 2027MondayDay of Goodwill observed

Automate South Africa holiday calendars

Load these holidays into ClockIt once and every timesheet, leave balance and payroll run accounts for them automatically.

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