🇿🇦 South Africa — 2026 Calendar
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Upcoming Public Holidays
- Thu, Sep 24Heritage Day
- Wed, Dec 16Day of Reconciliation
- Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
- Sat, Dec 26Day of Goodwill
January
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
March
- Human Rights DaySat, Mar 21
April
- Freedom DayMon, Apr 27
- Family DayMon, Apr 6
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
May
- Workers' DayFri, May 1
June
- Youth DayTue, Jun 16
August
- National Women's DayMon, Aug 10
- Public HolidayMon, Aug 10
September
- Heritage DayThu, Sep 24
December
- Day of ReconciliationWed, Dec 16
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Day of GoodwillSat, Dec 26
South Africa has 13 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇿🇦 Frequently Asked Questions — South Africa Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2026?
- South Africa has 13 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 13 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in South Africa?
- The main events in South Africa include Human Rights Day, Freedom Day, Day of Reconciliation, Heritage Day, Workers' Day.
- When is the next holiday in South Africa?
- The next upcoming holiday in South Africa is Heritage Day on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for South Africa 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete South Africa 2026 national calendar with 13 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in South Africa for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in South Africa for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for South Africa is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.
