South Africa Calendar

South Africa uses a single time zone nationwide — South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2) — with no daylight saving. Alongside the Gregorian calendar, its public holidays mix fixed civic and religious dates with days marking the end of apartheid and the transition to democracy, such as Freedom Day and Human Rights Day.

Date	Holiday	Country	Type
2026-01-01	New Year's Day	South Africa	national
2026-03-21	Human Rights Day	South Africa	national
2026-04-03	Good Friday	South Africa	national
2026-04-06	Family Day	South Africa	national
2026-04-27	Freedom Day	South Africa	national
2026-05-01	Workers' Day	South Africa	national
2026-06-16	Youth Day	South Africa	national
2026-08-09	National Women's Day	South Africa	national
2026-08-10	National Women's Day (substitute)	South Africa	national
2026-09-24	Heritage Day	South Africa	national
2026-12-16	Day of Reconciliation	South Africa	national
2026-12-25	Christmas Day	South Africa	national
2026-12-26	Day of Goodwill	South Africa	national

The Public Holidays Act sets 12 national holidays a year. When one falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is also a public holiday; holidays that fall on a Saturday have no substitute day off.