Holidays in South Africa in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in South Africa in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting South Africa.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | South Africa January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Isra and Mi'raj | South Africa January 16 2026, Friday |
Muslim |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | South Africa March 15 2026, Sunday |
Muslim |
| March Equinox | South Africa March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Eid ul Fitr | South Africa March 20 2026, Friday |
Muslim |
| Human Rights Day | South Africa March 21 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Good Friday | South Africa April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | South Africa April 4 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | South Africa April 5 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Family Day | South Africa April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
| Freedom Day | South Africa April 27 2026, Monday |
National |
| Workers' Day | South Africa May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Mother's Day | South Africa May 10 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Ascension Day | South Africa May 14 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Pentecost | South Africa May 24 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Eid ul Adha | South Africa May 27 2026, Wednesday |
Muslim |
| Youth Day | South Africa June 16 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | South Africa June 17 2026, Wednesday |
Muslim |
| Father's Day | South Africa June 21 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| June Solstice | South Africa June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Nelson Mandela Day | South Africa July 18 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| National Women's Day | South Africa August 9 2026, Sunday |
National |
| National Women's Day | South Africa August 10 2026, Monday |
National |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | South Africa August 26 2026, Wednesday |
Muslim |
| September Equinox | South Africa September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Heritage Day | South Africa September 24 2026, Thursday |
National |
| All Saints' Day | South Africa November 1 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Day of Reconciliation | South Africa December 16 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| December Solstice | South Africa December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | South Africa December 24 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | South Africa December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| Day of Goodwill | South Africa December 26 2026, Saturday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | South Africa December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in South Africa