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South Africa Public Holidays 2026
Official national and bank holidays — complete calendar for 2026
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Below is the complete list of official South Africa public holidays in 2026. Dates include national holidays, bank holidays, and religious observances. Weekend shifts and observed dates are noted where applicable.
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12 total holidays in 2026
January 2026— 1 holiday
Thu
1
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1, 2026
March 2026— 1 holiday
Sat
21
Human Rights Day
Saturday, March 21, 2026
April 2026— 3 holidays
Fri
3
Good Friday
Friday, April 3, 2026
Mon
6
Family Day
Monday, April 6, 2026
Mon
27
Freedom Day
Monday, April 27, 2026
May 2026— 1 holiday
Fri
1
Workers' Day
Friday, May 1, 2026
June 2026— 1 holiday
Tue
16
Youth Day
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
August 2026— 1 holiday
Sun
9
National Women's Day
Sunday, August 9, 2026
September 2026— 1 holiday
Thu
24
Heritage Day
Thursday, September 24, 2026
December 2026— 3 holidays
Wed
16
Day of Reconciliation
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Fri
25
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2026
Sat
26
Day of Goodwill
Saturday, December 26, 2026
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South Africa has 12 public holidays in 2026, including 12 national holidays. The calendar covers all official national holidays observed nationally.
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