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South Africa public holidays 2027

South Africa has 14 public holidays in 2027. Below is the complete calendar with exact dates and the weekday each falls on.

Public holidays in South Africa for 2027
DateDayHolidayType
Jan 1, 2027FridayNew Year's DayPublic
Mar 21, 2027SundayHuman Rights DayPublic
Mar 22, 2027MondayPublic HolidayPublic
Mar 26, 2027FridayGood FridayPublic
Mar 28, 2027SundayEaster SundayObservance
Mar 29, 2027MondayFamily DayPublic
Apr 27, 2027TuesdayFreedom DayPublic
May 1, 2027SaturdayWorkers' DayPublic
May 9, 2027SundayMother's DayObservance
Jun 16, 2027WednesdayYouth DayPublic
Jun 20, 2027SundayFather's DayObservance
Jul 18, 2027SundayNelson Mandela DayObservance
Aug 9, 2027MondayNational Women's DayPublic
Sep 24, 2027FridayHeritage DayPublic
Dec 16, 2027ThursdayDay of ReconciliationPublic
Dec 25, 2027SaturdayChristmas DayPublic
Dec 26, 2027SundayDay of GoodwillPublic
Dec 27, 2027MondayPublic HolidayPublic

Dates computed from South Africa's official holiday rules. Optional and observance days are included for reference and may not be paid days off.

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