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Public holidays in South Africa 2027
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, 2027 | Public holiday | in 912 days |
| Human Rights Day | March 21, 2027 | Public holiday | in 991 days |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 | Public holiday | in 996 days |
| Easter Sunday | March 28, 2027 | Observance day | in 998 days |
| Family Day | March 29, 2027 | Public holiday | in 999 days |
| Freedom Day | April 27, 2027 | Public holiday | in 1028 days |
| International Workers' Day | May 1, 2027 | Public holiday | in 1032 days |
| Mother's Day | May 9, 2027 | Observance day | in 1040 days |
| Youth Day | June 16, 2027 | Public holiday | in 1078 days |
| Father's Day | June 20, 2027 | Observance day | in 1082 days |
| Nelson Mandela Day | July 18, 2027 | Observance day | in 1110 days |
| National Women's Day | August 9, 2027 | Public holiday | in 1132 days |
| Heritage Day | September 24, 2027 | Public holiday | in 1178 days |
| Day of Reconciliation | December 16, 2027 | Public holiday | in 1261 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2027 | Public holiday | in 1270 days |
| Day of Goodwill | December 26, 2027 | Public holiday | in 1271 days |