South African Public Holidays
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According to the Public Holidays Act, if a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes a public holiday. All dates listed here are official for all nine provinces.
2026 Public Holidays
1
JAN
New Year's Day
Thursday
21
MAR
Human Rights Day
Saturday
3
APR
Good Friday
Friday
6
APR
Family Day
Monday
27
APR
Freedom Day
Monday
1
MAY
Workers' Day
Friday
16
JUN
Youth Day
Tuesday
10
AUG
National Women's Day (Observed)
Monday (substitute day for Sunday 9th August)
24
SEP
Heritage Day
Thursday
16
DEC
Day of Reconciliation
Wednesday
25
DEC
Christmas Day
Friday
26
DEC
Day of Goodwill
Saturday
2025 Public Holidays
1
JAN
New Year's Day
Wednesday
21
MAR
Human Rights Day
Friday
18
APR
Good Friday
Friday
21
APR
Family Day
Monday
28
APR
Freedom Day (Observed)
Monday (substitute day for Sunday 27th April)
1
MAY
Workers' Day
Thursday
16
JUN
Youth Day
Monday
9
AUG
National Women's Day
Saturday
24
SEP
Heritage Day
Wednesday
16
DEC
Day of Reconciliation
Tuesday
25
DEC
Christmas Day
Thursday
26
DEC
Day of Goodwill
Friday
