Black Friday 2026 in South Africa is observed on Friday, 27 November 2026.
Black Friday is a public holiday in South Africa. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
Black Friday is officially observed as a public holiday in South Africa. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows Black Friday's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.
Black Friday observance varies by community and region within South Africa. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.
Black Friday 2026 in South Africa is observed on Friday, 27 November 2026.
No. Black Friday is marked in South Africa as a widely observed day, but it is not an official public holiday — workplaces and schools stay open.
The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has Black Friday's date in the surrounding years.