List of public holidays in South Africa for 2026.
Holiday types shown: public (and other types may be available in the calculator).
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | public |
| 2026-03-21 | Human Rights Day | public |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | public |
| 2026-04-05 | Easter Sunday | observance |
| 2026-04-06 | Family Day | public |
| 2026-04-27 | Freedom Day | public |
| 2026-05-01 | Workers' Day | public |
| 2026-05-10 | Mother's Day | observance |
| 2026-06-16 | Youth Day | public |
| 2026-06-21 | Father's Day | observance |
| 2026-07-18 | Nelson Mandela Day | observance |
| 2026-08-09 | National Women's Day | public |
| 2026-08-10 | Public Holiday | public |
| 2026-09-24 | Heritage Day | public |
| 2026-12-16 | Day of Reconciliation | public |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | public |
| 2026-12-26 | Day of Goodwill | public |
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