South Africa holidays 2026
South Africa has 12 public holidays recorded for 2026. Each entry below shows the date, the holiday name and whether it applies nationally or only in certain regions.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Sat | Human Rights Day | National |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Mon | Family Day | National |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Mon | Freedom Day | National |
| 1 May 2026 | Fri | Workers' Day | National |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Tue | Youth Day | National |
| 9 Aug 2026 | Sun | National Women's Day | National |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Thu | Heritage Day | National |
| 16 Dec 2026 | Wed | Day of Reconciliation | National |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Sat | Day of Goodwill | National |