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South Africa Holidays 2026
Complete list of public holidays, festivals, and observances in South Africa — with dates you can plan travel, work, and events around.
Looking up South Africa public holidays 2026? This page lists 11 dated entries across the year (public, festival, religious, and observance). Use the month cards below for a quick scan, or open the interactive calendar for Google Calendar–style day markers. TimeVent also links related worldwide events and live clocks for cities in South Africa.
January holidays in South Africa
- New Year's Day public
March holidays in South Africa
- International Women's Day observance
April holidays in South Africa
- Freedom Day public
May holidays in South Africa
- Labour Day / May Day public
October holidays in South Africa
- United Nations Day observance
- Halloween festival
November holidays in South Africa
- All Saints' Day religious
- Veterans / Remembrance Day observance
- Thanksgiving (US — 4th Thu approx 2026) festival
December holidays in South Africa
- Christmas Day religious
- New Year's Eve observance
About South Africa holidays
How many public holidays are there in South Africa in 2026?
TimeVent lists 11 holiday and observance dates for South Africa in 2026, including about 3 public / national holidays and 4 festival or religious dates. Lunar dates may be approximate — always confirm with local authorities for banking or travel.
Where can I see South Africa holidays on a calendar?
Open the South Africa 2026 calendar for month grids with colour-coded markers, or stay on this page for a month-by-month list.
Does this include religious and festival dates?
Yes. Entries are tagged as public, festival, religious, or observance so you can scan what matters for travel, schools, and business planning.