South Africa Holidays

National and bank holidays in 2027 for automated task deadline calculation in Tallyfy

12
Holidays
12
National
0
Bank

January

New Year's Day national

Celebrates the first day of the year

Fri, Jan 1

March

Human Rights Day national

Commemorates the Sharpeville massacre of 1960. Falls on Sunday, observed Monday.

Mon, Mar 22
Actual: Sun, Mar 21
Good Friday national

Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Fri, Mar 26
Family Day national

Easter Monday, a day to spend with family

Mon, Mar 29

April

Freedom Day national

Commemorates the first democratic elections held in South Africa in 1994

Tue, Apr 27

May

Workers' Day national

Celebrates workers and the labour movement

Sat, May 1

June

Youth Day national

Commemorates the Soweto uprising of 1976 when students protested for equal education

Wed, Jun 16

August

National Women's Day national

Commemorates the 1956 march by women to the Union Buildings to protest pass laws

Mon, Aug 9

September

Heritage Day national

Celebrates the cultural diversity and heritage of all South Africans

Fri, Sep 24

December

Day of Reconciliation national

Promotes reconciliation and national unity

Thu, Dec 16
Christmas Day national

Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ

Sat, Dec 25
Day of Goodwill national

Day for showing goodwill. Falls on Sunday, observed Monday.

Mon, Dec 27
Actual: Sun, Dec 26

API Access

/national-holidays/api/ZA/index.json View JSON

All available years for South Africa

/national-holidays/api/ZA/2026.json View JSON
/national-holidays/api/ZA/2027.json View JSON
/national-holidays/api/ZA/2028.json View JSON
/national-holidays/api/ZA/2029.json View JSON
/national-holidays/api/ZA/2030.json View JSON
ISO Alpha-2
ZA
ISO Alpha-3
ZAF
Official Name
Republic of South Africa
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This data is provided for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, holiday dates and observance rules can change. Please verify critical dates with official government sources. Tallyfy accepts no liability for any errors or decisions made based on this data.