Public Holidays in
Free State for 2026
Check public holiday dates in Free State, South Africa. Perfect for travel planning, work schedules, and event planning.
Under labor law, statutory public holidays are legally protected non-working days on which employment is generally prohibited, with certain exceptions. Public holidays are defined by the holiday legislation of each federal state. Below is an overview of public holidays in Free State, South Africa.
Holidays for Free State 2026
| Holiday Name | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1/1/2026 (Thursday) |
| Human Rights Day | 3/21/2026 (Saturday) |
| Good Friday | 4/3/2026 (Friday) |
| Family Day | 4/6/2026 (Monday) |
| Freedom Day | 4/27/2026 (Monday) |
| Workers' Day | 5/1/2026 (Friday) |
| Youth Day | 6/16/2026 (Tuesday) |
| National Women's Day | 8/9/2026 (Sunday) |
| Public Holiday | 8/10/2026 (Monday) |
| Heritage Day | 9/24/2026 (Thursday) |
| Day of Reconciliation | 12/16/2026 (Wednesday) |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 (Friday) |
| Day of Goodwill | 12/26/2026 (Saturday) |
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STATISTICS
States with the Most Holidays in South Africa
| State | # of Public Holidays |
|---|---|
| Eastern Cape | 13 |
| Free State | 13 |
| Gauteng | 13 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 13 |
| Limpopo | 13 |
| Mpumalanga | 13 |
| North West | 13 |
| Northern Cape | 13 |
| Western Cape | 13 |
