Public holidays in South Africa in 2026
All public holidays
13| All public holidays | Date | Day | Substitute day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday | No | |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday | No | |
| Good Friday | Friday | No | |
| Family Day | Monday | No | |
| Freedom Day | Monday | No | |
| Workers' Day | Friday | No | |
| Youth Day | Tuesday | No | |
| National Women's Day | Sunday | No | |
| Public Holiday | Monday | No | |
| Heritage Day | Thursday | No | |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday | No | |
| Christmas Day | Friday | No | |
| Day of Goodwill | Saturday | No |
Dates are calculated from the date-holidays dataset and may be corrected with authoritative local sources. date-holidays