South Africa
South Africa public holidays
The next public holiday in South Africa is Local Government Elections, in 36 days. Here are all of them for the next 12 months, with the regions that observe each one.
Next public holiday
Local Government ElectionsWednesday, November 4, 2026 · in 36 days
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | |
| Nov 4Wednesday | Local Government ElectionsNationwide |
| December 2026 | |
| Dec 16Wednesday | Day of ReconciliationNationwide |
| Dec 25Friday | Christmas DayNationwide |
| Dec 26Saturday | Day of GoodwillNationwide |
| January 2027 | |
| Jan 1Friday | New Year's DayNationwide |
| March 2027 | |
| Mar 21Sunday | Human Rights DayNationwide |
| Mar 22Monday | Human Rights Day Day off in lieuNationwide |
| Mar 26Friday | Good FridayNationwide |
| Mar 29Monday | Family DayNationwide |
| April 2027 | |
| Apr 27Tuesday | Freedom DayNationwide |
| May 2027 | |
| May 1Saturday | Workers' DayNationwide |
| June 2027 | |
| Jun 16Wednesday | Youth DayNationwide |
| August 2027 | |
| Aug 9Monday | National Women's DayNationwide |
| September 2027 | |
| Sep 24Friday | Heritage DayNationwide |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the next public holiday in South Africa?
Local Government Elections, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 — in 36 days.
How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2026?
13 nationwide public holidays. The 2026 page lists every one with its weekday.
Where do these dates come from?
From the open-source holidays project, which compiles each country's statutory holidays from official sources. Lunar and announced dates are marked as estimated until they're confirmed.