Africa
South Africa Holidays 2026
Local time zone: Africa/Johannesburg. Browse national celebrations, family observances, and seasonal events with up-to-date rules through 2035.
8 holidays1 countries in Africa
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New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1, 2026
January 1st
Upcoming Holidays
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New Year's Day
2026Thursday, January 1, 2026
January 1st
Valentine's Day
2026Saturday, February 14, 2026
February 14th
Easter Sunday
2026Sunday, April 5, 2026
First Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21
Freedom Day
2026Monday, April 27, 2026
April 27th
Mother's Day
2026Sunday, May 10, 2026
Second Sunday in May
Father's Day
2026Sunday, June 21, 2026
Third Sunday in June
Heritage Day
2026Thursday, September 24, 2026
September 24th
Christmas Day
2026Friday, December 25, 2026
December 25th