Africa · 2027
Public holidays in South Africa 2027
South Africa has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027. Each is listed with its date and weekday. Source: OpenHolidays API (ODbL 1.0).
- Nationwide holidays
- 13
- Long weekends
- 5
- Weekend
- Sat and Sun
2027
Public holidays in South Africa, 2027
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | New Year’s Day | Nationwide | |
| Sunday | Human Rights Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday | Human Rights Day observed | Nationwide | |
| Friday | Good Friday | Nationwide | |
| Monday | Family Day | Nationwide | |
| Tuesday | Freedom Day | Nationwide | |
| Saturday | Workers' Day | Nationwide | |
| Wednesday | Youth Day | Nationwide | |
| Monday | National Women's Day | Nationwide | |
| Friday | Heritage Day | Nationwide | |
| Thursday | Day of Reconciliation | Nationwide | |
| Saturday | Christmas Day | Nationwide | |
| Sunday | Day of Goodwill | Nationwide |
Long weekends
Long weekends in South Africa, 2027
Runs of three or more days off in a row - the weekend (Sat and Sun in South Africa) plus nationwide public holidays - that include a public holiday. Regional holidays are not counted.
- Fri 1 Jan - Sun 3 Jan (3 days): New Year’s Day
- Sat 20 Mar - Mon 22 Mar (3 days): Human Rights Day, Human Rights Day observed
- Fri 26 Mar - Mon 29 Mar (4 days): Good Friday, Family Day
- Sat 7 Aug - Mon 9 Aug (3 days): National Women's Day
- Fri 24 Sep - Sun 26 Sep (3 days): Heritage Day
School holidays
School holidays in South Africa, 2027
Periods touching 2027, as the OpenHolidays API (ODbL 1.0) publishes them. Where several regions or groups share a period, it is one row.
| Dates | Holiday | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2026 - 10 Jan 2027 | Summer Break | Nationwide |
| 20 Mar - 5 Apr | Autumn Break | Nationwide |
| 26 Apr | Special School Holiday | Nationwide |
| 26 Jun - 19 Jul | Winter Break | Nationwide |
| 2-10 Oct | Spring Break | Nationwide |
| 11 Dec 2027 - 9 Jan 2028 | Summer Break | Nationwide |
Day by day
Travel calendars for South Africa, 2027
Every day of 2027 for 20 destinations in South Africa: the holidays that apply there, sunrise and sunset, and the typical high and low.
Public holidays: OpenHolidays API (ODbL 1.0). School holidays: OpenHolidays API (ODbL 1.0). Weekend days: python-holidays (MIT). Long weekends are calculated from these. South Africa travel guide · All countries, 2027 · How this guide is made