🇿🇦 Public Holidays in South Africa 2027
South Africa has 12 public and regional holidays in 2027. The next nationwide holiday is Election Day on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (in 11 days).
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Local name | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day Public holiday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| March 22, 2027 | Monday | Human Rights Day Public holiday | Human Rights Day | Nationwide |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday Public holiday | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Family Day Public holiday | Family Day | Nationwide |
| April 27, 2027 | Tuesday | Freedom Day Public holiday | Freedom Day | Nationwide |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Workers' Day Public holiday | Workers' Day | Nationwide |
| June 16, 2027 | Wednesday | Youth Day Public holiday | Youth Day | Nationwide |
| August 9, 2027 | Monday | National Women's Day Public holiday | National Women's Day | Nationwide |
| September 24, 2027 | Friday | Heritage Day Public holiday | Heritage Day | Nationwide |
| December 16, 2027 | Thursday | Day of Reconciliation Public holiday | Day of Reconciliation | Nationwide |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day Public holiday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | Day of Goodwill Public holiday | St. Stephen's Day | Nationwide |
Regional holidays apply only in the listed states or provinces. Holiday dates are official where published; check with your employer or local authority for any last-minute changes.