Public Holidays in
Western Cape for 2026 & 2027
Check public holiday dates in Western Cape, 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 Western Cape, South Africa.
Holidays for Western Cape 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) |
Holidays for Western Cape 2027
| Holiday Name | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1/1/2027 (Friday) |
| Human Rights Day | 3/21/2027 (Sunday) |
| Public Holiday | 3/22/2027 (Monday) |
| Good Friday | 3/26/2027 (Friday) |
| Family Day | 3/29/2027 (Monday) |
| Freedom Day | 4/27/2027 (Tuesday) |
| Workers' Day | 5/1/2027 (Saturday) |
| Youth Day | 6/16/2027 (Wednesday) |
| National Women's Day | 8/9/2027 (Monday) |
| Heritage Day | 9/24/2027 (Friday) |
| Day of Reconciliation | 12/16/2027 (Thursday) |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2027 (Saturday) |
| Day of Goodwill | 12/26/2027 (Sunday) |
| Public Holiday | 12/27/2027 (Monday) |
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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 |
