South Africa Public Holidays 2026
13 public holidays and 251 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Sat, Mar 21 | Human Rights Day | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | observance |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Family Day | Day off |
| Mon, Apr 27 | Freedom Day | Day off |
| Fri, May 1 | Workers' Day | Day off |
| Sun, May 10 | Mother's Day | observance |
| Tue, Jun 16 | Youth Day | Day off |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Father's Day | observance |
| Sat, Jul 18 | Nelson Mandela Day | observance |
| Sun, Aug 9 | National Women's Day | Day off |
| Mon, Aug 10 | Public Holiday | Day off |
| Thu, Sep 24 | Heritage Day | Day off |
| Wed, Dec 16 | Day of Reconciliation | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Day of Goodwill | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| April | 19 | 3 | 30 |
| May | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| June | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| July | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| August | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| September | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| October | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 21 | 2 | 31 |
| Total | 251 | 10 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in South Africa?
There are 251 business days in 2026 in South Africa, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 13 public holidays.
How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2026?
South Africa has 13 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.