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12 official public holidays in 2026. Next: National Women's Day on August 9 (in 25 days)

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National Women's Day

Sunday · August 9 · 2026 — in 25 days

2026 holidays

DateDayHoliday
January 1ThursdayNew Year's Day
March 21SaturdayHuman Rights Day
April 3FridayGood Friday
April 6MondayFamily Day (Easter Monday)
April 27MondayFreedom Day
May 1FridayWorkers' Day
June 16TuesdayYouth Day
August 9SundayNational Women's Day
September 24ThursdayHeritage Day
December 16WednesdayDay of Reconciliation
December 25FridayChristmas Day
December 26SaturdayDay of Goodwill

2027 Holidays Preview

DateDayHoliday
January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's Day
March 21, 2027SundayHuman Rights Day
March 26, 2027FridayGood Friday
March 29, 2027MondayFamily Day (Easter Monday)
April 27, 2027TuesdayFreedom Day
May 1, 2027SaturdayWorkers' Day
June 16, 2027WednesdayYouth Day
August 9, 2027MondayNational Women's Day
September 24, 2027FridayHeritage Day
December 16, 2027ThursdayDay of Reconciliation
December 25, 2027SaturdayChristmas Day
December 26, 2027SundayDay of Goodwill
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