South Africa Holidays 2027
Complete list of holidays and observances in South Africa for the year 2027.
January
Fri 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
Sat 2
Tweede Nuwe Jaar
Observance
February
Sun 21
Armed Forces Day
Observance
March
Sun 21
Human Rights Day
Public holiday
Mon 22
Day off for Human Rights Day
Public holiday
Fri 26
Good Friday
Public holiday
Sat 27
Holy Saturday
Observance
Sun 28
Easter Sunday
Observance
Mon 29
Family Day
Public holiday
April
Tue 27
Freedom Day
Public holiday
May
Sat 1
Workers' Day
Public holiday
Sun 9
Mother's Day
Observance
June
Wed 16
Youth Day
Public holiday
Sun 20
Father's Day
Observance
July
Sun 18
Nelson Mandela Day
Observance
August
Mon 9
National Women's Day
Public holiday
September
Fri 24
Heritage Day
Public holiday
December
Thu 16
Day of Reconciliation
Public holiday
Fri 24
Christmas Eve
Observance
Sat 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday
Sun 26
Day of Goodwill
Public holiday
Mon 27
Day of Goodwill observed
Public holiday
Fri 31
New Year's Eve
Observance