South Africa · 2027

Public holidays in South Africa 2027

102
days until New Year's Day

14 national public holidays · 10 fall on a weekday

Updated on September 20, 2026

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All 2027 public holidays

  1. 1 janFriNew Year's Day102 days
  2. 21 marSunHuman Rights Day181 days
  3. 22 marMonPublic Holiday (Human Rights Day)182 days
  4. 26 marFriGood Friday186 days
  5. 29 marMonFamily Day189 days
  6. 27 aprTueFreedom Day218 days
  7. 1 maySatWorkers' Day222 days
  8. 16 junWedYouth Day268 days
  9. 9 augMonNational Women's Day322 days
  10. 24 sepFriHeritage Day368 days
  11. 16 decThuDay of Reconciliation451 days
  12. 25 decSatChristmas Day460 days
  13. 26 decSunDay of Goodwill461 days
  14. 27 decMonPublic Holiday (Day of Goodwill)462 days

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Long weekends in 2027

How many days off each holiday gives you, and how many vacation days it takes to stretch it.

New Year's Day January 1 3 days off

Falls on Friday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Human Rights Day / Public Holiday (Human Rights Day) March 21 – March 22 3 days off

Falls on Sunday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Good Friday March 26 4 days off

Falls on Friday: 4 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Family Day March 29 4 days off

Falls on Monday: 4 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Freedom Day April 27 Bridge

Falls on Tuesday. Taking Monday April 26 off, that is 4 days in a row.

Youth Day June 16 Bridge

Falls on Wednesday. Taking Monday June 14 y Tuesday June 15 off, that is 5 days in a row.

National Women's Day August 9 3 days off

Falls on Monday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Heritage Day September 24 3 days off

Falls on Friday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

Day of Reconciliation December 16 Bridge

Falls on Thursday. Taking Friday December 17 off, that is 4 days in a row.

Christmas Day / Day of Goodwill / Public Holiday (Day of Goodwill) December 25 – December 27 3 days off

Falls on Saturday: 3 days off in a row without taking any vacation.

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Frequently asked questions

How many national public holidays does South Africa have in 2027?
South Africa has 14 national public holidays in 2027. These apply across the whole country; local holidays for a district or municipality are not included.
Which is the next public holiday in South Africa?
The next one is New Year's Day, on January 1 (Friday). 102 days to go.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
4 of the 14 fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Human Rights Day (March 21), Workers' Day (May 1), Christmas Day (December 25), Day of Goodwill (December 26).
Are public holidays paid in South Africa?
National public holidays are generally paid days off, and working on one usually entitles you to a premium. The details and the rate depend on South Africa law and on your contract: check your country labour authority.
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Does this list include regional holidays?
No. Only NATIONAL holidays are listed, the ones that apply across South Africa. Local patron saint days and district or municipal holidays are deliberately excluded: mixing them would produce a list that applies to no one in particular, because someone in one town does not get another town local holiday off.
This list covers only the NATIONAL public holidays of South Africa, the ones that apply countrywide. It does not include local patron saint days or district holidays: for those, check the labour authority of South Africa or your local government.

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