Today, 27 March 2026, is not a public holiday in South Africa.
There are a total of 13 holidays in South Africa in 2026. The table below lists all holidays and when they’re observed.
| Holiday | Day |
|---|---|
| Good Friday | 3 April 2026 |
| Family Day | 6 April 2026 |
| Freedom Day | 27 April 2026 |
| Workers' Day | 1 May 2026 |
| Youth Day | 16 June 2026 |
| National Women's Day | 9 August 2026 |
| National Women's Day | 10 August 2026 |
| Heritage Day | 24 September 2026 |
| Day of Reconciliation | 16 December 2026 |
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2026 |
| Day of Goodwill | 26 December 2026 |
Holiday
Good Friday
Day
3 April 2026
Holiday
Family Day
Day
6 April 2026
Holiday
Freedom Day
Day
27 April 2026
Holiday
Workers' Day
Day
1 May 2026
Holiday
Youth Day
Day
16 June 2026
Holiday
National Women's Day
Day
9 August 2026
Holiday
National Women's Day
Day
10 August 2026
Holiday
Heritage Day
Day
24 September 2026
Holiday
Day of Reconciliation
Day
16 December 2026
Holiday
Christmas Day
Day
25 December 2026
Holiday
Day of Goodwill
Day
26 December 2026
| Holiday | Day |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 January 2026 |
| Human Rights Day | 21 March 2026 |
Holiday
New Year's Day
Day
1 January 2026
Holiday
Human Rights Day
Day
21 March 2026
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