Holidays in South Africa · 2026
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46 days until Day of Reconciliation
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
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The year at a glance
Every holiday in 2026 — the ones ahead are ticking closer
Celebrated
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
Celebrated
Human Rights Day
Saturday, March 21
Celebrated
Good Friday
Friday, April 3
Celebrated
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5
Celebrated
Family Day
Monday, April 6
Celebrated
Freedom Day
Monday, April 27
Celebrated
Workers' Day
Friday, May 1
Celebrated
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 10
Celebrated
Youth Day
Tuesday, June 16
Celebrated
Father's Day
Sunday, June 21
Celebrated
Nelson Mandela Day
Saturday, July 18
Celebrated
National Women's Day
Sunday, August 9
Celebrated
Public Holiday
Monday, August 10
Celebrated
Heritage Day
Thursday, September 24
46
days
Day of Reconciliation
Wednesday, December 16
55
days
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
56
days
Day of Goodwill
Saturday, December 26