Public holidays in South Africa
13 public holidays in South Africa between now and Sunday 10 October 2027, with the regional ones and every clock change.
The next public holiday in South Africa is Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026
3 public holidays are left in South Africa in 2026. South Africa doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Upcoming public holidays in South Africa
| Date | Holiday | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 16 December 2026 | Day of Reconciliation | Nationwide |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| Saturday 26 December 2026 | Day of Goodwill | Nationwide |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| Sunday 21 March 2027 | Human Rights Day | Nationwide |
| Monday 22 March 2027 | Human Rights Day (observed) | Nationwide |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | Family Day | Nationwide |
| Tuesday 27 April 2027 | Freedom Day | Nationwide |
| Saturday 1 May 2027 | Workers' Day | Nationwide |
| Wednesday 16 June 2027 | Youth Day | Nationwide |
| Monday 9 August 2027 | National Women's Day | Nationwide |
| Friday 24 September 2027 | Heritage Day | Nationwide |
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South AfricaUpcoming public holidays and clock changes
1 place for the next 30 days, from Sat 10 Oct. Starred countries are in bold.
No public holidays or clock changes for these countries in the next 30 days.
Current time in South Africa
Clock changes in South Africa
Questions
When is the next public holiday in South Africa?
The next public holiday in South Africa is Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
How many public holidays are left in 2026 in South Africa?
3 public holidays are left in South Africa in 2026.
When do the clocks change in South Africa?
South Africa doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Updated Saturday 10 October 2026