Upcoming Public Holidays
- Tue, Jun 16Youth Day
- Mon, Aug 10National Women's Day
- Mon, Aug 10Public Holiday
- Thu, Sep 24Heritage Day
- Wed, Dec 16Day of Reconciliation
- Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
🇿🇦 South Africa — 2026 Calendar
13 holidays, festivals & observances
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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 has 13 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇿🇦 Frequently Asked Questions — South Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does South have in 2026?
- South 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?
- The main events in South include Freedom Day, Day of Reconciliation, Heritage Day, New Year's Day, Family Day.
- When is the next holiday in South?
- The next upcoming holiday in South is Youth Day on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for South 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete South 2026 national calendar with 13 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in South for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in South for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for South is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.
