Public holidays
South Africa public holidays 2027
Every public holiday in South Africa for 2027, with the law and the authority behind the list.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | |
| 21 Mar 2027 | Sunday | Human Rights Day | |
| 22 Mar 2027 | Monday | Human Rights Day observed | Human Rights Day falls on a Sunday, so the Monday following is a public holiday (Public Holidays Act 36 of 1994) |
| 26 Mar 2027 | Friday | Good Friday | Date follows Easter |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Monday | Family Day | Date follows Easter (Easter Monday) |
| 27 Apr 2027 | Tuesday | Freedom Day | |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday | Workers' Day | |
| 16 Jun 2027 | Wednesday | Youth Day | |
| 9 Aug 2027 | Monday | National Women's Day | |
| 24 Sept 2027 | Friday | Heritage Day | |
| 16 Dec 2027 | Thursday | Day of Reconciliation | |
| 25 Dec 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day | |
| 26 Dec 2027 | Sunday | Day of Goodwill | Falls on a Sunday; the Monday following (27 December) is a public holiday under the Act, but the government page does not list it |
South Africa public holidays 2027: common questions
How many public holidays are there in South Africa in 2027?
South Africa lists 13 public holidays for 2027. 13 have a date in our data. When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following is also a public holiday.
What is the next public holiday in South Africa?
Day of Reconciliation, on Wednesday, 16 December 2026, in 67 days from the day this page was built.
Who declares public holidays in South Africa?
Government of South Africa (Presidency, via gov.za).
Which law sets public holidays in South Africa?
Public Holidays Act 36 of 1994.
Source: Government of South Africa (Presidency, via gov.za). Law: Public Holidays Act 36 of 1994. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.