National holidays of South Africa in 2026
This page contains a calendar of all 2026 public holidays for South Africa. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.
| Day | Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Jan. 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | |
| Friday | Jan. 16, 2026 | Isra and Mi'raj | |
| Sunday | March 15, 2026 | Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | |
| Friday | March 20, 2026 | Eid ul Fitr | |
| Friday | March 20, 2026 | March Equinox | |
| Saturday | March 21, 2026 | Human Rights Day | |
| Friday | April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | |
| Saturday | April 4, 2026 | Holy Saturday | |
| Sunday | April 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday | |
| Monday | April 6, 2026 | Family Day | |
| Monday | April 27, 2026 | Freedom Day | |
| Friday | May 1, 2026 | Workers' Day | |
| Sunday | May 10, 2026 | Mother's Day | |
| Thursday | May 14, 2026 | Ascension Day | |
| Sunday | May 24, 2026 | Pentecost | |
| Wednesday | May 27, 2026 | Eid ul Adha | |
| Tuesday | June 16, 2026 | Youth Day | |
| Wednesday | June 17, 2026 | Muharram/Islamic New Year | |
| Sunday | June 21, 2026 | Father's Day | |
| Sunday | June 21, 2026 | June Solstice | |
| Saturday | July 18, 2026 | Nelson Mandela Day | |
| Sunday | Aug. 9, 2026 | National Women's Day | |
| Wednesday | Aug. 26, 2026 | Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | |
| Wednesday | Sept. 23, 2026 | September Equinox | |
| Thursday | Sept. 24, 2026 | Heritage Day | |
| Sunday | Nov. 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day | |
| Wednesday | Dec. 16, 2026 | Day of Reconciliation | |
| Monday | Dec. 21, 2026 | December Solstice | |
| Thursday | Dec. 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve | |
| Friday | Dec. 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | |
| Saturday | Dec. 26, 2026 | Day of Goodwill | |
| Thursday | Dec. 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve |
Public Holidays
- South Africa public holidays by years
- Public holidays in other countries