South Africa Public Holidays 2027
The 2027 public holiday calendar for South Africa contains 14 national dates. The year opens with New Year's Day on January 1, 2027 and closes with Public Holiday on December 27, 2027. 4 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year, so the number of extra days away from the desk depends on the calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Human Rights Day | March 21, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Public Holiday | March 22, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Good Friday | March 26, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Family Day | March 29, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Freedom Day | April 27, 2027 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Workers' Day | May 1, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Youth Day | June 16, 2027 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| National Women's Day | August 9, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Heritage Day | September 24, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Day of Reconciliation | December 16, 2027 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Day of Goodwill | December 26, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Public Holiday | December 27, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
March is the densest month for holidays, which tends to shape travel and shopping patterns. The table below lists every South Africa public holiday for 2027 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Only nationwide public holidays are included here, which keeps the South Africa calendar clean and comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2027?
South Africa has 14 national public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027 and the last is Public Holiday on December 27, 2027.
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in South Africa?
The first public holiday of 2027 is New Year's Day, which falls on January 1, 2027, a Friday.
When is New Year celebrated in South Africa in 2027?
In 2027, New Year's Day in South Africa is on January 1, 2027, a Friday.
Are regional holidays included for South Africa?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of South Africa are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for South Africa
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the South Africa public holiday calendar across years: