National holidays of South Africa in 2027
This page contains a calendar of all 2027 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Jan. 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | |
| Wednesday | Jan. 6, 2027 | Isra and Mi'raj | |
| Friday | March 5, 2027 | Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | |
| Wednesday | March 10, 2027 | Eid ul Fitr | |
| Saturday | March 20, 2027 | March Equinox | |
| Sunday | March 21, 2027 | Human Rights Day | |
| Friday | March 26, 2027 | Good Friday | |
| Saturday | March 27, 2027 | Holy Saturday | |
| Sunday | March 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday | |
| Monday | March 29, 2027 | Family Day | |
| Tuesday | April 27, 2027 | Freedom Day | |
| Saturday | May 1, 2027 | Workers' Day | |
| Thursday | May 6, 2027 | Ascension Day | |
| Sunday | May 9, 2027 | Mother's Day | |
| Sunday | May 16, 2027 | Pentecost | |
| Monday | May 17, 2027 | Eid ul Adha | |
| Sunday | June 6, 2027 | Muharram/Islamic New Year | |
| Wednesday | June 16, 2027 | Youth Day | |
| Sunday | June 20, 2027 | Father's Day | |
| Monday | June 21, 2027 | June Solstice | |
| Sunday | July 18, 2027 | Nelson Mandela Day | |
| Monday | Aug. 9, 2027 | National Women's Day | |
| Sunday | Aug. 15, 2027 | Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | |
| Thursday | Sept. 23, 2027 | September Equinox | |
| Friday | Sept. 24, 2027 | Heritage Day | |
| Monday | Nov. 1, 2027 | All Saints' Day | |
| Thursday | Dec. 16, 2027 | Day of Reconciliation | |
| Wednesday | Dec. 22, 2027 | December Solstice | |
| Friday | Dec. 24, 2027 | Christmas Eve | |
| Saturday | Dec. 25, 2027 | Christmas Day | |
| Sunday | Dec. 26, 2027 | Day of Goodwill | |
| Friday | Dec. 31, 2027 | New Year's Eve |
Public Holidays
- South Africa public holidays by years
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