Public holidays
🇿🇦South Africa 2027
Public holidays
12
in 2027
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
7
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
2
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
National Women's Day
Monday
Public
Day of Reconciliation
Thursday
Public
Day of Goodwill
Monday · St. Stephen's Day
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in South Africa
In 2027, South Africa has 12 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is March, with 3. 4 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 7 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Heritage Day (September 24) to Day of Reconciliation (December 16): 83 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is Day of Goodwill (December 27).
Long weekends in 2027
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Friday
Human Rights Day
March 22 · Monday
Good Friday
March 26 · Friday
Family Day
March 29 · Monday
National Women's Day
August 9 · Monday
Heritage Day
September 24 · Friday
Day of Goodwill
December 27 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2027?+
South Africa has 12 official public holidays in 2027, with March being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in South Africa?+
The first public holiday of 2027 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in South Africa in 2027?+
7 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2027 holidays fall on a weekend in South Africa?+
2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Workers' Day (May 1), Christmas Day (December 25).