Human Rights Day 2027 countdown
Time until Human Rights Day, Sunday, March 21, 2027, in your time zone (your time):
- Date
- March 21, 2027
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Days left
- 142 days
- Day off (observed)
- Mon, March 22
When is Human Rights Day 2027?
Human Rights Day 2027 is on Sunday, March 21, 2027. It falls on March 21 every year.
Human Rights Day is a South African public holiday on March 21. It remembers the Sharpeville massacre of 21 March 1960, when police killed 69 people protesting against apartheid pass laws, and honours everyone who fought for the rights in South Africa's Bill of Rights.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, March 21, 2027 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, March 21, 2028 |
| 2029 | Wednesday, March 21, 2029 |
| 2030 | Thursday, March 21, 2030 |
Human Rights Day around the world
When Human Rights Day starts (local midnight) in each city, in UTC and in your time. Places to the east reach it first.
Questions
When is Human Rights Day 2027?
Human Rights Day 2027 is on Sunday, March 21, 2027.
How is the date of Human Rights Day set?
Human Rights Day falls on March 21 every year.
Is there a day off when Human Rights Day falls on a weekend?
Yes. In 2027, Human Rights Day falls on a Sunday, so the public holiday is observed on Monday, March 22.
When is Human Rights Day in the next few years?
2028: Tuesday, March 21; 2029: Wednesday, March 21; 2030: Thursday, March 21.
What time does the Human Rights Day countdown end?
The countdown ends at midnight at the start of Sunday, March 21 in your own time zone. Places further east, such as Kiribati, New Zealand and Australia, reach the day first.
More countdowns
All holiday countdowns and a countdown to any date β Β· Public holidays: South Africa