Country year holiday directory
South Africa holidays in 2026
Every published holiday countdown page for South Africa in 2026. Open the year-specific page or jump to the evergreen upcoming version.
Nearby years
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day |
| Mar 21 | Human Rights Day |
| Apr 3 | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Family Day |
| Apr 27 | Freedom Day |
| May 1 | Workers' Day |
| Jun 16 | Youth Day |
| Aug 9 | National Women's Day |
| Sep 24 | Heritage Day |
| Dec 16 | Day of Reconciliation |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | St. Stephen's Day/Day of Goodwill |