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South Africa public holidays 2027: 14 holidays, 2 long weekends

In 2027, South Africa has 14 public holidays: 10 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 2 long weekends. Good Friday falls on March 26, 2027, and March is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

  • 14Public holidays
  • 10On weekdays
  • 251Working days in year
  • 10Longest break (days)
  • MarchBusiest month

Public holidays in 2027

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's Day—
March 21, 2027SundayHuman Rights Day—
March 22, 2027MondayPublic Holiday—
March 26, 2027FridayGood Friday—
March 29, 2027MondayFamily Day—
April 27, 2027TuesdayFreedom Day—
May 1, 2027SaturdayWorkers' Day—
June 16, 2027WednesdayYouth Day—
August 9, 2027MondayNational Women's Day—
September 24, 2027FridayHeritage Day—
December 16, 2027ThursdayDay of Reconciliation—
December 25, 2027SaturdayChristmas Day—
December 26, 2027SundayDay of Goodwill—
December 27, 2027MondayPublic Holiday—

2027 calendar

  • Holiday
  • Weekend
January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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June 2027
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July 2027
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August 2027
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September 2027
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October 2027
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November 2027
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December 2027
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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
Human Rights DayMarch 21, 2027Sunday
Workers' DayMay 1, 2027Saturday
Christmas DayDecember 25, 2027Saturday
Day of GoodwillDecember 26, 2027Sunday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
January 1, 2027 – January 3, 20273No leave neededNew Year's Day
March 26, 2027 – March 29, 20274No leave neededGood Friday, Family Day
March 20, 2027 – March 29, 2027103Human Rights Day, Public Holiday, Good Friday, Family Day
April 24, 2027 – April 27, 202741Freedom Day
June 12, 2027 – June 16, 202752Youth Day

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
Good FridayMarch 26, 20278 earlier
Family DayMarch 29, 20278 earlier

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