Holidays in South Africa · 2026
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8 days until Heritage Day
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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The year at a glance
Every holiday in 2026 — the ones ahead are ticking closer
Observance
Celebrated
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
Observance
Celebrated
Human Rights Day
Saturday, March 21
Observance
Celebrated
Good Friday
Friday, April 3
Observance
Celebrated
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5
Observance
Celebrated
Family Day
Monday, April 6
Observance
Celebrated
Freedom Day
Monday, April 27
Observance
Celebrated
Workers' Day
Friday, May 1
Observance
Celebrated
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 10
Observance
Celebrated
Youth Day
Tuesday, June 16
Observance
Celebrated
Father's Day
Sunday, June 21
Observance
Celebrated
Nelson Mandela Day
Saturday, July 18
Observance
Celebrated
National Women's Day
Sunday, August 9
Observance
Celebrated
Public Holiday
Monday, August 10
Observance
8
days
Heritage Day
Thursday, September 24
Observance
91
days
Day of Reconciliation
Wednesday, December 16
Observance
100
days
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
Observance
101
days
Day of Goodwill
Saturday, December 26