Holidays in South Africa

This page provides a comprehensive list of holidays in South Africa for 2026. The list includes public holidays, bank holidays, school holidays, and observances.

In South Africa, holidays are an important part of the cultural and social calendar. Public holidays are typically non-working days established by law, while observances are special days that may not be official holidays but are still celebrated or commemorated.

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