Upcoming Holidays in South Africa
This page contains the list of upcoming South Africa official public holidays, bank holidays, government holidays, regional public holidays, non-working national holidays and sectorial holidays from November 2025 to October 2026. You can check this page in advance before visiting South Africa.
List of South Africa public holidays from November 2025 to October 2026
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Reconciliation | South Africa December 16 2025, Tuesday |
National |
| December Solstice | South Africa December 21 2025, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | South Africa December 24 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | South Africa December 25 2025, Thursday |
National |
| Day of Goodwill | South Africa December 26 2025, Friday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | South Africa December 31 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
| New Year's Day | South Africa January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Isra and Mi'raj | South Africa January 16 2026, Friday |
Muslim |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | South Africa March 15 2026, Sunday |
Muslim |
| March Equinox | South Africa March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Eid ul Fitr | South Africa March 20 2026, Friday |
Muslim |
| Human Rights Day | South Africa March 21 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Good Friday | South Africa April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | South Africa April 4 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | South Africa April 5 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Family Day | South Africa April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
| Freedom Day | South Africa April 27 2026, Monday |
National |
| Workers' Day | South Africa May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Mother's Day | South Africa May 10 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Ascension Day | South Africa May 14 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Pentecost | South Africa May 24 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Eid ul Adha | South Africa May 27 2026, Wednesday |
Muslim |
| Youth Day | South Africa June 16 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | South Africa June 17 2026, Wednesday |
Muslim |
| Father's Day | South Africa June 21 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| June Solstice | South Africa June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Nelson Mandela Day | South Africa July 18 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| National Women's Day | South Africa August 9 2026, Sunday |
National |
| National Women's Day | South Africa August 10 2026, Monday |
National |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | South Africa August 26 2026, Wednesday |
Muslim |
| September Equinox | South Africa September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Heritage Day | South Africa September 24 2026, Thursday |
National |