Public holidays in South Africa in 2027
South Africa has 14 public holidays in 2027. The table below also lists the other days observed there, such as bank and school holidays.
- 14 Public
- 4 Observance
Holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| March 21 | Sunday | Human Rights Day | Public |
| March 22 | Monday | Public Holiday | Public |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| March 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| March 29 | Monday | Family Day | Public |
| April 27 | Tuesday | Freedom Day | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Workers' Day | Public |
| May 9 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| June 16 | Wednesday | Youth Day | Public |
| June 20 | Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| July 18 | Sunday | Nelson Mandela Day | Observance |
| August 9 | Monday | National Women's Day | Public |
| September 24 | Friday | Heritage Day | Public |
| December 16 | Thursday | Day of Reconciliation | Public |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| December 26 | Sunday | Day of Goodwill | Public |
| December 27 | Monday | Public Holiday | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2027?
- South Africa has 14 public holidays in 2027.
- What is the first public holiday in South Africa in 2027?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2027.
- Which public holidays in South Africa fall on a weekend in 2027?
- 4 of them: Human Rights Day, Workers' Day, Christmas Day, Day of Goodwill.