Public Holidays in
South Africa for 2026 & 2027
Check public holiday dates in 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 the states (provinces) of South Africa for 2026 and 2027.
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HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF PTO AND HOLIDAYS
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Bridge days
Plan your vacation cleverly around the 2026 and 2027 bridge days: your overview for all federal states.
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 |
