Public holidays in South Africa
In South Africa the weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Public holidays in 2026
| Date | English name |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | |
| Human Rights Day | |
| Good Friday | |
| Family Day | |
| Freedom Day | |
| Workers' Day | |
| Youth Day | |
| National Women's Day | |
| National Women's Day (observed) | |
| Heritage Day | |
| Local Government Elections | |
| Day of Reconciliation | |
| Christmas Day | |
| Day of Goodwill |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Days | Business days |
|---|---|---|
| January | 31 | 21 |
| February | 28 | 20 |
| March | 31 | 22 |
| April | 30 | 19 |
| May | 31 | 20 |
| June | 30 | 21 |
| July | 31 | 23 |
| August | 31 | 20 |
| September | 30 | 21 |
| October | 31 | 22 |
| November | 30 | 20 |
| December | 31 | 21 |
| Year | 365 | 250 |