South Africa public holidays 2027
First public holiday of 2027 (South Africa): New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1, 2027, 58 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 6
South Africa public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| March 21 | Sunday | Human Rights Day |
| March 22 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29 | Monday | Family Day |
| April 27 | Tuesday | Freedom Day |
| May 1 | Saturday | Workers' Day |
| June 16 | Wednesday | Youth Day |
| August 9 | Monday | National Women's Day |
| September 24 | Friday | Heritage Day |
| December 16 | Thursday | Day of Reconciliation |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Sunday | Day of Goodwill |
| December 27 | Monday | Public Holiday |
Long weekends and bridge days 2027
- January 1 – January 33 days off
- March 20 – March 223 days off
- March 26 – March 294 days off
- April 24 – April 274 days off · if you take Monday April 26 off
- August 7 – August 93 days off
- September 24 – September 263 days off
- December 16 – December 194 days off · if you take Friday December 17 off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| March 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 9 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| June 20 | Sunday | Father's Day |
| July 18 | Sunday | Nelson Mandela Day |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2027?
South Africa has 14 public holidays in 2027; 4 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2027?
In 2027, South Africa has 6 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.