🇿🇦South Africa - 2027 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for South Africa in 2027, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 18 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2027-01-01 | 90 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Human Rights Day | 2027-03-21 | 169 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Public Holiday | 2027-03-22 | 170 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2027-03-26 | 174 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2027-03-28 | 176 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Family Day | 2027-03-29 | 177 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Freedom Day | 2027-04-27 | 206 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Workers' Day | 2027-05-01 | 210 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Mother's Day | 2027-05-09 | 218 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Youth Day | 2027-06-16 | 256 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Father's Day | 2027-06-20 | 260 days remaining | Memorial Days |
Nelson Mandela Day | 2027-07-18 | 288 days remaining | Memorial Days |
National Women's Day | 2027-08-09 | 310 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Heritage Day | 2027-09-24 | 356 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Day of Reconciliation | 2027-12-16 | 439 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2027-12-25 | 448 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Day of Goodwill | 2027-12-26 | 449 days remaining | Public Holidays |
Public Holiday | 2027-12-27 | 450 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 time off
The following 6 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2027-04-24 to 2027-04-27
- Day of Reconciliation: after taking time off, 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.