Public holidays in South Africa 2027
When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday after it is a public holiday. Current time in South Africa →
| Date | Holiday | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | in 64 days | |
| Sun, Mar 21 | Human Rights Day | in 143 days | |
| Mon, Mar 22 | Human Rights Day (observed) | in 144 days | |
| Fri, Mar 26 | Good Friday | in 148 days | |
| Mon, Mar 29 | Family Day | in 151 days | |
| Tue, Apr 27 | Freedom Day | in 180 days | |
| Sat, May 1 | Workers' Day | in 184 days | |
| Wed, Jun 16 | Youth Day | in 230 days | |
| Mon, Aug 9 | National Women's Day | in 284 days | |
| Fri, Sep 24 | Heritage Day | in 330 days | |
| Thu, Dec 16 | Day of Reconciliation | in 413 days | |
| Sat, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | in 422 days | |
| Sun, Dec 26 | Day of Goodwill | in 423 days | |
| Mon, Dec 27 | Day of Goodwill (observed) | in 424 days |
Always check official announcements before making plans; governments sometimes move or add holidays.
Questions
How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2027?
This list has 12 public holidays in South Africa for 2027. When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday after it is a public holiday.
Is Christmas a public holiday in South Africa?
Yes. Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2027, is a public holiday in South Africa.