🇿🇦South Africa 2027 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for South Africa in 2027, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 18 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2027-01-01 | 98 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Human Rights Day | 2027-03-21 | 177 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Public Holiday | 2027-03-22 | 178 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2027-03-26 | 182 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2027-03-28 | 184 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Family Day | 2027-03-29 | 185 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Freedom Day | 2027-04-27 | 214 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Workers' Day | 2027-05-01 | 218 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Mother's Day | 2027-05-09 | 226 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Youth Day | 2027-06-16 | 264 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Father's Day | 2027-06-20 | 268 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Nelson Mandela Day | 2027-07-18 | 296 days remaining | Memorial Days |
National Women's Day | 2027-08-09 | 318 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Heritage Day | 2027-09-24 | 364 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Day of Reconciliation | 2027-12-16 | 447 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2027-12-25 | 456 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Day of Goodwill | 2027-12-26 | 457 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Public Holiday | 2027-12-27 | 458 days remaining | Public Holidays |
South Africa 2027 Holiday Planning Highlights
South Africa has 14 public holidays in 2027. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 6 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- New Year's Day: 2027-01-01 to 2027-01-03, 3 consecutive days
- Human Rights Day: 2027-03-20 to 2027-03-22, 3 consecutive days
- Good Friday: 2027-03-26 to 2027-03-29, 4 consecutive days
- National Women's Day: 2027-08-07 to 2027-08-09, 3 consecutive days
- Heritage Day: 2027-09-24 to 2027-09-26, 3 consecutive days
- Christmas Day: 2027-12-25 to 2027-12-27, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 2 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Freedom Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2027-04-24 to 2027-04-27
- Day of Reconciliation: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2027-12-16 to 2027-12-19
In 2027, 4 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether South Africa provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
3 is the busiest holiday month, with 4 public holidays.