Public holiday calendar
Public holidays: South Africa
Stored dates cover the current and following year. Each entry states national or regional scope and substitute dates; local exceptions are not exhaustively covered.
Public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Type | Customs closed | Transport affected | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | National | |||
| Mar 21, 2026 | Human Rights Day | National | |||
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday | National | |||
| Apr 6, 2026 | Family Day (Easter Monday) | National | |||
| Apr 27, 2026 | Freedom Day | National | |||
| May 1, 2026 | Workers' Day | National | |||
| Jun 16, 2026 | Youth Day | National | |||
| Aug 9, 2026observed on Aug 10, 2026 | National Women's Day | National | Falls on a Sunday in 2026; Monday 10 August 2026 is a public holiday. | ||
| Sep 24, 2026 | Heritage Day | National | |||
| Dec 16, 2026 | Day of Reconciliation | National | |||
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National | |||
| Dec 26, 2026 | Day of Goodwill | National |
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2026
Human Rights Day
Mar 21, 2026
Good Friday
Apr 3, 2026
Family Day (Easter Monday)
Apr 6, 2026
Freedom Day
Apr 27, 2026
Workers' Day
May 1, 2026
Youth Day
Jun 16, 2026
National Women's Day
Aug 9, 2026 · observed on Aug 10, 2026
Falls on a Sunday in 2026; Monday 10 August 2026 is a public holiday.
Heritage Day
Sep 24, 2026
Day of Reconciliation
Dec 16, 2026
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2026
Day of Goodwill
Dec 26, 2026
Sources: South African Government / Public Holidays Act 36 of 1994
A public holiday does not establish a customs closure or driving ban. Confirm cut-off times, clearance and terminal or warehouse opening hours with the responsible operator.