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Public holidays in South Africa 2026
The following is a complete list of public holidays in South Africa. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.
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| Holiday name | Date | Holiday type | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | January 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 579 days |
| Human Rights Day | March 21, 2026 | Public holiday | in 658 days |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Public holiday | in 671 days |
| Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026 | Observance day | in 673 days |
| Family Day | April 6, 2026 | Public holiday | in 674 days |
| Freedom Day | April 27, 2026 | Public holiday | in 695 days |
| International Workers' Day | May 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 699 days |
| Mother's Day | May 10, 2026 | Observance day | in 708 days |
| Youth Day | June 16, 2026 | Public holiday | in 745 days |
| Father's Day | June 21, 2026 | Observance day | in 750 days |
| Nelson Mandela Day | July 18, 2026 | Observance day | in 777 days |
| National Women's Day | August 9, 2026 | Public holiday | in 799 days |
| Heritage Day | September 24, 2026 | Public holiday | in 845 days |
| Day of Reconciliation | December 16, 2026 | Public holiday | in 928 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 937 days |
| Day of Goodwill | December 26, 2026 | Public holiday | in 938 days |