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South Africa Public Holidays 2027

Public holidays

Sunday public holidays roll to Monday. One-off days (election days, etc.) are not included.

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South Africa 2027

12 holidays · 7 long weekends

  • January

    Fri
    1
    New Year's Day
    January 1· Long weekend

  • March

    Sun
    21
    Human Rights Day
    March 21· Day off Mon, Mar 22· Long weekend
  • Fri
    26
    Good Friday
    Friday before Easter Sunday· Long weekend
  • Mon
    29
    Family Day
    Monday after Easter Sunday· Long weekend

  • April

    Tue
    27
    Freedom Day
    April 27

  • May

    Sat
    1
    Workers' Day
    May 1

  • June

    Wed
    16
    Youth Day
    June 16

  • August

    Mon
    9
    National Women's Day
    August 9· Long weekend

  • September

    Fri
    24
    Heritage Day
    September 24· Long weekend

  • December

    Thu
    16
    Day of Reconciliation
    December 16
  • Sat
    25
    Christmas Day
    December 25
  • Sun
    26
    Day of Goodwill
    December 26· Day off Mon, Dec 27· Long weekend

South Africa holidays in 2027

In 2027, South Africa has 12 public holidays. The year starts with New Year's Day on Friday, January 1 and ends with Day of Goodwill on Sunday, December 26. 7 of the holidays give a long weekend, including New Year's Day, Human Rights Day, Good Friday.

4 holidays fall on a weekend: Human Rights Day on Sunday, March 21 (day off Monday, March 22), Workers' Day on Saturday, May 1, Christmas Day on Saturday, December 25, Day of Goodwill on Sunday, December 26 (day off Monday, December 27).

Sunday public holidays roll to Monday. One-off days (election days, etc.) are not included.

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Questions

How many public holidays are there in South Africa in 2027?+

There are 12 public holidays in 2027. 7 of them give you a day off on a Monday or a Friday, so they make a long weekend.

When is the first and the last public holiday in 2027?+

The first is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1. The last is Day of Goodwill on Sunday, December 26.

Which South Africa holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?+

Human Rights Day (Sunday, March 21), with the day off on Monday, March 22; Workers' Day (Saturday, May 1); Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25); Day of Goodwill (Sunday, December 26), with the day off on Monday, December 27.

Are regional holidays in South Africa included?+

Sunday public holidays roll to Monday. One-off days (election days, etc.) are not included.

How do I add South Africa holidays to my calendar?+

Press the Add to calendar button on this page to download an .ics file with all 12 holidays for 2027. It opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook.