Information about legal national holidays across the globe.
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Weekend holidays are displayed in gray.
| 2026 Day | Public Holiday |
| Thursday, January 01 | New Year's Day |
| Saturday, March 21 | Human Rights Day |
| Friday, April 03 | Good Friday |
| Monday, April 06 | Family Day |
| Monday, April 27 | Freedom Day |
| Friday, May 01 | Workers' Day |
| Tuesday, June 16 | Youth Day |
| Sunday, August 09 | National Women's Day |
| Monday, August 10 | National Women's Day (observed) |
| Thursday, September 24 | Heritage Day |
| Wednesday, November 04 | Local Government Elections |
| Wednesday, December 16 | Day of Reconciliation |
| Friday, December 25 | Christmas Day |
| Saturday, December 26 | Day of Goodwill |