PUBLIC HOLIDAY GUIDE
South Africa public holidays in 2026
13 listed dates. Use them to plan around public closures, busy travel periods, and local celebrations.
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Holiday dates
Regional dates are marked and may apply only in the listed areas.
- New Year's Day
- Human Rights Day
- Good Friday
- Family Day
- Freedom Day
- Workers' Day
- Youth Day
- National Women's Day
- Heritage Day
- Election Day
- Day of Reconciliation
- Christmas Day
- Day of Goodwill