South Africa 2026
Explore the full South Africa 2026 calendar with 8 official public holidays, lunar phases, and commemorative dates. Use this page to plan travel, time off, and important events across the year.
Key public holidays: 2026-01-01 (New Year's Day); 2026-03-21 (Human Rights Day); 2026-04-27 (Freedom Day).
Freedom Day (2026-04-27) falls on a Monday, creating a strong long-weekend window for travel and time off.
Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan Thu | New Year's Day | Public |
| 21 Mar Sat | Human Rights Day | Public |
| 03 Apr Fri | Good Friday | Religious |
| 06 Apr Mon | Easter Monday | Religious |
| 27 Apr Mon | Freedom Day | Public |
| 01 May Fri | Workers' Day | Public |
| 16 Jun Tue | Youth Day | Public |
| 09 Aug Sun | National Women's Day | Important Day |
| 24 Sep Thu | Heritage Day | Public |
| 16 Dec Wed | Day of Reconciliation | Public |
| 25 Dec Fri | Christmas Day | Religious |
| 26 Dec Sat | Day of Goodwill | Public |
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