Public holidays in Africa in September 2027: by country and date
Every dated public holiday in September 2027 in the 15 African countries we cover, with the day, the holiday and the law that sets it.
| Date | Day | Country | Holiday | Date confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2027 | Sunday | Ethiopia | Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) | Yes |
| 21 Sept 2027 | Tuesday | Ghana | Founders' Day | Yes |
| 24 Sept 2027 | Friday | South Africa | Heritage Day | Yes |
| 28 Sept 2027 | Tuesday | Ethiopia | Meskel (Finding of the True Cross) | Yes |
Public holidays in September 2027: common questions
Is 12 Sept 2027 a public holiday in Africa?
Yes: Ethiopia (Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash)). No other country among the 15 in our data has a dated public holiday that day.
Is 21 Sept 2027 a public holiday in Africa?
Yes: Ghana (Founders' Day). No other country among the 15 in our data has a dated public holiday that day.
Is 24 Sept 2027 a public holiday in Africa?
Yes: South Africa (Heritage Day). No other country among the 15 in our data has a dated public holiday that day.
Is 28 Sept 2027 a public holiday in Africa?
Yes: Ethiopia (Meskel (Finding of the True Cross)). No other country among the 15 in our data has a dated public holiday that day.
A date marked “to be confirmed” has not yet been announced in an official notice. Movable religious holidays are dated only once announced. Sources: the law and the authority shown on each country’s page. Data retrieved 10 Oct 2026.
Cite this
PollsAfrica (2026). Public holidays in Africa in September 2027: by country and date. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/public-holidays/month/september-2027