National Holidays in South Africa (2026) 🇿🇦

Q: When is the next public holiday in South Africa?

The next public holiday in South Africa is Youth Day on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 — in 12 days.

Q: How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2026?

South Africa has 13 public holidays in 2026.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in South Africa?

The most recent public holiday in South Africa was Workers' Day on Friday, May 1, 2026 — 34 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in South Africa?

The next 5 public holidays in South Africa:Tuesday, June 16, 2026: Youth DaySunday, August 9, 2026: National Women's DayMonday, August 10, 2026: National Women's Day (observed)Thursday, September 24, 2026: Heritage DayWednesday, December 16, 2026: Day of Reconciliation

Q: How does South Africa's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

South Africa has 13 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Zimbabwe: 13 public holidaysEswatini: 13 public holidaysMozambique: 10 public holidaysBotswana: 15 public holidaysNamibia: 13 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2027?

South Africa will have 14 public holidays in 2027.

South Africa observes 13 public holidays this year, with 14 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Youth Day. The most recent was Workers' Day.

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This year, South Africa observes 13 public holidays, with 14 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Youth Day on 16 Jun. The most recently passed holiday was Workers' Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for South Africa.

Date		Holiday Name
16 Jun	Tuesday	Youth Day
9 Aug	Sunday	National Women's Day
10 Aug	Monday	National Women's Day (observed)
24 Sep	Thursday	Heritage Day
16 Dec	Wednesday	Day of Reconciliation
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Day of Goodwill