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South Africa · 2026

Public Holidays in South Africa

Complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in South Africa for the year 2026.

Jan1

New Year's Day

Thursday, 2026

Public Holiday
Mar21

Human Rights Day

Saturday, 2026

Public Holiday
Apr3

Good Friday

Friday, 2026

Public Holiday
Apr6

Family Day

Monday, 2026

Public Holiday
Apr27

Freedom Day

Monday, 2026

Public Holiday
May1

Workers' Day

Friday, 2026

Public Holiday
Jun16

Youth Day

Tuesday, 2026

Public Holiday
Aug9

National Women's Day

Sunday, 2026

Public Holiday
Aug10

National Women's Day Holiday

Monday, 2026

Public HolidayNote: Observed
Sep24

Heritage Day

Thursday, 2026

Public Holiday
Dec16

Day of Reconciliation

Wednesday, 2026

Public Holiday
Dec25

Christmas Day

Friday, 2026

Public Holiday
Dec26

Day of Goodwill

Saturday, 2026

Public Holiday

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