2027 calendar
2027 public holidays in South Africa
12 statutory holidays in 2027. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and the national postal service are closed.
Holiday list
Fri
Jan 1
New Year's DayNext
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Mar 22
Human Rights Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Fri
Mar 26
Good Friday
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Mar 29
Family Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Tue
Apr 27
Freedom Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Sat
May 1
Workers' Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Wed
Jun 16
Youth Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Aug 9
National Women's Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Fri
Sep 24
Heritage Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Thu
Dec 16
Day of Reconciliation
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Sat
Dec 25
Christmas Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Dec 27
Day of Goodwill
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Dates from Nager.Date. Civic days are widely observed but not required by law. Branch, school board and store hours vary.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in South Africa in 2027?
South Africa has 12 statutory holidays in 2027: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Human Rights Day (Mar 22), Good Friday (Mar 26), Family Day (Mar 29), Freedom Day (Apr 27), Workers' Day (May 1), Youth Day (Jun 16), National Women's Day (Aug 9), Heritage Day (Sep 24), Day of Reconciliation (Dec 16), Christmas Day (Dec 25), Day of Goodwill (Dec 27).
Which 2027 holidays fall on a weekend in South Africa?
Workers' Day (Saturday, May 1); Christmas Day (Saturday, Dec 25). Some employers and governments move the day off to the nearest weekday.
Are banks open on public holidays in South Africa?
Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in South Africa. The table above shows the bank and the national postal service status for each 2027 date.