South Africa Holidays 2026
Complete list of holidays and observances in South Africa for the year 2026.
January
Thu 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
Fri 2
Tweede Nuwe Jaar
Observance
February
Sat 21
Armed Forces Day
Observance
March
Sat 21
Human Rights Day
Public holiday
April
Fri 3
Good Friday
Public holiday
Sat 4
Holy Saturday
Observance
Sun 5
Easter Sunday
Observance
Mon 6
Family Day
Public holiday
Mon 27
Freedom Day
Public holiday
May
Fri 1
Workers' Day
Public holiday
Sun 10
Mother's Day
Observance
June
Tue 16
Youth Day
Public holiday
Sun 21
Father's Day
Observance
July
Sat 18
Nelson Mandela Day
Observance
August
Sun 9
National Women's Day
Public holiday
Mon 10
Day off for National Women's Day
Public holiday
September
Thu 24
Heritage Day
Public holiday
December
Wed 16
Day of Reconciliation
Public holiday
Thu 24
Christmas Eve
Observance
Fri 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday
Sat 26
Day of Goodwill
Public holiday
Thu 31
New Year's Eve
Observance