Holiday List
12 public holidays listed for South Africa
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South Africa public holidays 2027
Use this page to check public holiday dates in South Africa. Data is refreshed from live holiday sources using the ZA country code.
ZA 2 time zones Reference city: Cape Town
Friday, January 1, 2027
New Year's Day
Monday, March 22, 2027
Human Rights Day
Friday, March 26, 2027
Good Friday
Monday, March 29, 2027
Family Day
Tuesday, April 27, 2027
Freedom Day
Saturday, May 1, 2027
Workers' Day
Wednesday, June 16, 2027
Youth Day
Monday, August 9, 2027
National Women's Day
Friday, September 24, 2027
Heritage Day
Thursday, December 16, 2027
Day of Reconciliation
Saturday, December 25, 2027
Christmas Day
Monday, December 27, 2027