🇿🇦South Africa 2026 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for South Africa in 2026, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 17 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2026-01-01 | 45 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Human Rights Day | 2026-03-21 | 124 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2026-04-03 | 137 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2026-04-05 | 139 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Family Day | 2026-04-06 | 140 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Freedom Day | 2026-04-27 | 161 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Workers' Day | 2026-05-01 | 165 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Mother's Day | 2026-05-10 | 174 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Youth Day | 2026-06-16 | 211 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Father's Day | 2026-06-21 | 216 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Nelson Mandela Day | 2026-07-18 | 243 days remaining | Memorial Days |
National Women's Day | 2026-08-09 | 265 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Public Holiday | 2026-08-10 | 266 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Heritage Day | 2026-09-24 | 311 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Day of Reconciliation | 2026-12-16 | 394 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2026-12-25 | 403 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Day of Goodwill | 2026-12-26 | 404 days remaining | Public Holidays |