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Public Holidays in South Africa 2026
Official public and bank holidays
15
Total
7
Past
8
Upcoming
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
|
JAN
1
Thursday
|
New Year's Day
Public
|
160 days ago
|
|
JAN
1
Thursday
|
New Year’s Day
Public
|
160 days ago
|
|
MAR
21
Saturday
|
Human Rights Day
Public
|
81 days ago
|
|
APR
3
Friday
|
Good Friday
Public
|
68 days ago
|
|
APR
6
Monday
|
Family Day
Public
|
65 days ago
|
|
APR
27
Monday
|
Freedom Day
Public
|
44 days ago
|
|
MAY
1
Friday
|
Workers' Day
Public
|
40 days ago
|
| Upcoming | ||
|
JUN
16
Tuesday
|
Youth Day
Public
|
in 6 days
|
|
AUG
9
Sunday
|
National Women's Day
Public
|
in 60 days
|
|
AUG
10
Monday
|
National Women's Day
Public
|
in 61 days
|
|
AUG
10
Monday
|
in 61 days
|
|
|
SEP
24
Thursday
|
Heritage Day
Public
|
in 106 days
|
|
DEC
16
Wednesday
|
Day of Reconciliation
Public
|
in 189 days
|
|
DEC
25
Friday
|
Christmas Day
Public
|
in 198 days
|
|
DEC
26
Saturday
|
Day of Goodwill
Public
|
in 199 days
|
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2026?
South Africa has 15 official public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in South Africa?
The next public holiday in South Africa is Youth Day on June 16, 2026 (Tuesday).
Do public holidays in South Africa fall on weekends?
Some holidays may fall on weekends. Check the day column in the table above to see which day each holiday falls on in 2026.