South Africa Public Holidays 2027
14 public holidays and 251 business days in 2027.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Sun, Mar 21 | Human Rights Day | Day off |
| Mon, Mar 22 | Public Holiday | Day off |
| Fri, Mar 26 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Sun, Mar 28 | Easter Sunday | observance |
| Mon, Mar 29 | Family Day | Day off |
| Tue, Apr 27 | Freedom Day | Day off |
| Sat, May 1 | Workers' Day | Day off |
| Sun, May 9 | Mother's Day | observance |
| Wed, Jun 16 | Youth Day | Day off |
| Sun, Jun 20 | Father's Day | observance |
| Sun, Jul 18 | Nelson Mandela Day | observance |
| Mon, Aug 9 | National Women's Day | Day off |
| Fri, Sep 24 | Heritage Day | Day off |
| Thu, Dec 16 | Day of Reconciliation | Day off |
| Sat, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
| Sun, Dec 26 | Day of Goodwill | Day off |
| Mon, Dec 27 | Public Holiday | Day off |
Business days per month in 2027
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 20 | 3 | 31 |
| April | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| May | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| June | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| July | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| August | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| September | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| October | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| November | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 21 | 2 | 31 |
| Total | 251 | 10 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2027 in South Africa?
There are 251 business days in 2027 in South Africa, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 14 public holidays.
How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2027?
South Africa has 14 public holidays (days off) in 2027, starting with New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.