South Africa has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2027. Rules can vary by region.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 21 | Sunday | Human Rights Day | Public |
| Mar 22 | Monday | Public Holiday | Public |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Family Day | Public |
| Apr 27 | Tuesday | Freedom Day | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Workers' Day | Public |
| Jun 16 | Wednesday | Youth Day | Public |
| Aug 9 | Monday | National Women's Day | Public |
| Sep 24 | Friday | Heritage Day | Public |
| Dec 16 | Thursday | Day of Reconciliation | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Day of Goodwill | Public |
| Dec 27 | Monday | Public Holiday | Public |
South Africa has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2027. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027.