South Africa's 2026 combination of public holidays and consecutive holidays
A listing of South Africa's 2026 public holidays with dates and weekdays, highlighting key long-weekend combinations such as the 4-day Easter break (April 3–6) and the Women's Day compensation day off (August 9–10).
January 1st (Thursday) New Year's Day
March 21st (Saturday) Human Rights Day (No compensatory leave on Saturdays)
April 3rd (Friday) Good Friday
April 6th (Monday) Family Day (Easter Monday)
April 27th (Monday) Freedom Day
May 1st (Friday) Workers' Day
June 16th (Tuesday) Youth Day
August 9th (Sunday) National Women’s Day
August 10th (Monday) Women’s Day (postponed holiday)
September 24th (Thursday) Heritage Day
December 16th (Wednesday) Day of Reconciliation
December 25th (Friday) Christmas Day
December 26th (Saturday) Day of Goodwill (Boxing Day, no compensatory leave on Saturdays)
April 3-6: Good Friday + Weekend + Family Day, 4-day Easter holiday
August 9-10: Sunday Women's Day + Monday (compensated day off)
December 25-26: Christmas + Good Friday
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