All public holidays in South Africa 2026
| Day | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year's Day | |
| Sat | Human Rights Day | |
| Fri | Good Friday | |
| Mon | Family Day | |
| Mon | Freedom Day | |
| Fri | Workers' Day | |
| Tue | Youth Day | |
| Sun | National Women's Day | |
| Mon | National Women's Day | |
| Thu | Heritage Day | |
| Wed | Day of Reconciliation | |
| Fri | Christmas Day | |
| Sat | Day of Goodwill | |
Public holidays, festivals and observances in South Africa 2026
Special days in January 2026
nationwide public holiday
Special days in March 2026
nationwide public holiday
Special days in April 2026
nationwide public holiday
ordinary Saturday
nationwide public holiday
nationwide public holiday
Special days in May 2026
nationwide public holiday
Special days in June 2026
nationwide public holiday
Special days in July 2026
ordinary Saturday
Special days in August 2026
nationwide public holiday
nationwide public holiday
Special days in September 2026
nationwide public holiday
Special days in December 2026
nationwide public holiday
ordinary Thursday
nationwide public holiday
nationwide public holiday
ordinary Thursday
Frequently asked questions about public holidays in South Africa
What public holidays are there in South Africa?
The nationwide public holidays in South Africa in 2026 are New Year's Day, Human Rights Day, Good Friday, Family Day, Freedom Day, Workers' Day, Youth Day, National Women's Day, Heritage Day, Day of Reconciliation, Christmas Day and Day of Goodwill.
Is today a public holiday in South Africa?
Today, 7 November 2026, is not a public holiday in South Africa. It is an ordinary Saturday.
When is the next public holiday in South Africa?
The next public holiday in South Africa is on 16 December 2026: Day of Reconciliation, a nationwide public holiday.