International Day of Education 2026 in South Africa is observed on Saturday, 24 January 2026.
International Day of Education is a public holiday in South Africa. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
International Day of Education 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 International Day of Education's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.
International Day of Education observance varies by community and region within South Africa. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.
International Day of Education 2026 in South Africa is observed on Saturday, 24 January 2026.
No. International Day of Education 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 International Day of Education's date in the surrounding years.