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Nelson Mandela Day
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National Women's Day
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Heritage Day
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
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Day of Goodwill
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New Year's Eve
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New Year's Day
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Tweede Nuwe Jaar
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Armed Forces Day
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Human Rights Day
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Good Friday
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Holy Saturday
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Family Day
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Freedom Day
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Workers' Day
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Mother's Day
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Youth Day
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Father's Day
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Nelson Mandela Day
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National Women's Day
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Heritage Day
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Day of Reconciliation
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Day of Goodwill
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New Year's Eve
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List of Holidays In South Africa 2026 
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Jan 2 | Tweede Nuwe Jaar | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Feb 21 | Armed Forces Day | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Mar 21 | Human Rights Day | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Apr 3 | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Apr 4 | Holy Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Apr 6 | Family Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Apr 27 | Freedom Day | Public Holiday |
| Fri | May 1 | Workers' Day | Public Holiday |
| Sun | May 10 | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| Tue | Jun 16 | Youth Day | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Jun 21 | Father's Day | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Jul 18 | Nelson Mandela Day | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Aug 9 | National Women's Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Aug 10 | Day off for National Women's Day | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Sep 24 | Heritage Day | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Dec 16 | Day of Reconciliation | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Dec 26 | Day of Goodwill | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | Public Holiday |
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