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South Africa Holidays, Observances & Calendar 2026
Find the complete list of public holidays, observances, and the full monthly Calendar for South Africa in 2026. Discover official national holidays, important cultural dates, and plan your year with this country-specific holiday guide.
Total Holidays
41
Public Holidays
13
Observances
28
All
Calendar 2026
Holidays 2026
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Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
3
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
4
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
5
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
W
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
8
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
9
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
W
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
11
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
12
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
13
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
14
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
W
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
14
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
15
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
16
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
17
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
18
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
W
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
18
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
19
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
20
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
21
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
22
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
23
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
W
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
23
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
24
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
25
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
26
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
W
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
28
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
29
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
30
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
31
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
W
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
31
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
32
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
33
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
34
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
35
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
36
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
W
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
36
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
37
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
38
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
39
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
40
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
W
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
40
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
41
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
42
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
43
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
44
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
W
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
45
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
46
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
47
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
48
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
49
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
W
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
49
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
50
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
51
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
52
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
1
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
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Holidays & Observances in South Africa in 2026
South Africa Holidays 2026 - FAQs
1. How many public holidays are there in South Africa in 2026?
➥ South Africa has several official public holidays in 2026, including national holidays and other important observances listed on this page. The exact number may vary depending on regional and optional holidays.
2. What are the national holidays in South Africa in 2026?
➥ National holidays in South Africa include officially recognized days observed across the country, such as New Year’s Day, Independence Day, and Christmas. A full list is available in the holiday table above.
3. Are Carnival days public holidays in South Africa?
➥ Carnival days in South Africa are widely celebrated, but their status as official public holidays can vary by region and employer. This calendar highlights nationally recognized holidays and major observances for 2026.
4. Do holidays in South Africa change every year?
➥ Some holidays in South Africa fall on fixed dates each year, while others are movable and depend on religious or cultural calendars. This page reflects the dates specific to 2026.
5. Is this holiday calendar updated from official sources?
➥ The holiday information on this page is compiled from official government publications and widely accepted public records to ensure accuracy for planning and reference purposes.
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