How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2026?

South Africa has 12 official public holidays in 2026, listed above with their exact dates.

When is the first public holiday in South Africa in 2026?

The first 2026 public holiday in South Africa is New Year's Day, on 1 January.

Use the caldays long-weekend planner for South Africa to find every bridge day and turn a few days of leave into a longer break.

Countdown · South Africa

Heritage Day 2026 falls on Thursday, 24 September 2026 — live countdown below for South Africa.

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Heritage Day · 2 days