Public holidays in South Africa 2027
12 public holidays this year
1
Jan
Next public holiday
New Year's Day
Friday · January 1, 2027
in 220 days
Full calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DayFriday · January 1Public
- 22MarHuman Rights DayMonday · March 22Public
- 26MarGood FridayFriday · March 26Public
- 29MarFamily DayMonday · March 29Public
- 27AprFreedom DayTuesday · April 27Public
- 1MayWorkers' DaySaturday · May 1Public
- 16JunYouth DayWednesday · June 16Public
- 9AugNational Women's DayMonday · August 9Public
- 24SepHeritage DayFriday · September 24Public
- 16DecDay of ReconciliationThursday · December 16Public
- 25DecChristmas DaySaturday · December 25Public
- 27DecSt. Stephen's DayDay of GoodwillMonday · December 27Public
Stats
12
Total holidays
2
Possible long weekends (Tue/Thu)
2
Holidays falling on a weekend
About local holidays
South Africa observes twelve public holidays. Several commemorate the end of apartheid: Human Rights Day (March 21, 1960 Sharpeville Massacre), Freedom Day (April 27, 1994 first multiracial elections), Workers' Day (May 1), Youth Day (June 16, 1976 Soweto uprising), Heritage Day (Sept 24), Day of Reconciliation (Dec 16). Christmas and Day of Goodwill (Dec 26) close the year. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is off.