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2026 Holidays in South Africa

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2026 Public Holidays in South Africa
Browse South Africa holidays for 2026 by month. Select a month below to see detailed holiday information.
January
1
  • 1: New Year's Day
February

No holidays

March
1
  • 21: Human Rights Day
April
3
  • 3: Good Friday
  • 6: Family Day
  • 27: Freedom Day
May
1
  • 1: Workers' Day
June
1
  • 16: Youth Day
July

No holidays

August
1
  • 10: National Women's Day
September
1
  • 24: Heritage Day
October

No holidays

November

No holidays

December
3
  • 16: Day of Reconciliation
  • 25: Christmas Day
  • 26: Day of Goodwill

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About 2026 Holidays in South Africa

This page provides information about public holidays in South Africa during 2026. Public holidays are days when businesses, schools, and government offices are typically closed to observe special occasions or commemorations.

Our website provides up-to-date information on all public holidays to help you plan ahead. Select a month above to see detailed information about holidays in that month.

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