2026 South Africa Holidays
Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for South Africa, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.
Insight summary
2026, South Africa has 12 holidays in total, including 12 public holidays. The busiest month is April with 3 holidays.
Holiday Distribution by Month
Total: 12 | Avg: 1.0
The busiest month is Apr with 3 holidays.
The least active month is Feb with 0 holidays.
Holiday dates
| Date | Day | Holiday Name |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Human Rights Day |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Family Day |
| April 27, 2026 | Monday | Freedom Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Workers' Day |
| June 16, 2026 | Tuesday | Youth Day |
| August 10, 2026 | Monday | National Women's Day |
| September 24, 2026 | Thursday | Heritage Day |
| December 16, 2026 | Wednesday | Day of Reconciliation |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Day of Goodwill |