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Public holidays in South Africa in 2027

South Africa has 14 public holidays in 2027. 4 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. March has the most with 4.

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2027 public holiday dates in South Africa

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2027FridayNew Year's Day
21 March 2027SundayweekendHuman Rights Day
22 March 2027MondayPublic Holiday
26 March 2027FridayGood Friday
29 March 2027MondayFamily Day
27 April 2027TuesdayFreedom Day
1 May 2027SaturdayweekendWorkers' Day
16 June 2027WednesdayYouth Day
9 August 2027MondayNational Women's Day
24 September 2027FridayHeritage Day
16 December 2027ThursdayDay of Reconciliation
25 December 2027SaturdayweekendChristmas Day
26 December 2027SundayweekendDay of Goodwill
27 December 2027MondayPublic Holiday

Long weekends in South Africa in 2027

Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2027, each giving a three-day weekend.

New Year's Day: Fri 1 JanuaryPublic Holiday: Mon 22 MarchGood Friday: Fri 26 MarchFamily Day: Mon 29 MarchNational Women's Day: Mon 9 AugustHeritage Day: Fri 24 SeptemberPublic Holiday: Mon 27 December

Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2027

Human Rights Day: Sunday 21 March 2027Workers' Day: Saturday 1 May 2027Christmas Day: Saturday 25 December 2027Day of Goodwill: Sunday 26 December 2027

Other years

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