Public Holidays in South Africa (2027)

South Africa observes 16 public holidays in 2027. All are observed nationwide. The year opens with New Year's Day on January 1.

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All South Africa public holidays in 2027

Date	Holiday	Local Name	Type
Fri, Jan 01	New Year's Day		Public Holiday
Sun, Mar 21	Human Rights Day		Public Holiday
Mon, Mar 22	Human Rights Day (observed)		Public Holiday
Mon, Mar 22	Human Rights Day		Public Holiday
Fri, Mar 26	Good Friday		Public Holiday
Mon, Mar 29	Family Day		Public Holiday
Tue, Apr 27	Freedom Day		Public Holiday
Sat, May 01	Workers' Day		Public Holiday
Wed, Jun 16	Youth Day		Public Holiday
Mon, Aug 09	National Women's Day		Public Holiday
Fri, Sep 24	Heritage Day		Public Holiday
Thu, Dec 16	Day of Reconciliation		Public Holiday
Sat, Dec 25	Christmas Day		Public Holiday
Sun, Dec 26	Day of Goodwill		Public Holiday
Mon, Dec 27	Day of Goodwill (observed)		Public Holiday
Mon, Dec 27	Day of Goodwill	St. Stephen's Day	Public Holiday

Sources: python-holidays, python-holidays, Nager.Date