South Africa Public Holidays 2027
There are 14 public holidays in South Africa in 2027, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
Public holidays in 2027
The 14 public holidays South Africa marks in 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year's DayNew Year's Day is celebrated with a blend of both diversity and tradition in countries such as South Africa on January 1 each year. |
| 21 March 2027 | Sunday | Human Rights DayHuman Rights Day is a public holiday in South Africa |
| 22 March 2027 | Monday | Day off for Human Rights DayHuman Rights Day is a public holiday in South Africa |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Good FridayGood Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Family DayFamily Day is a public holiday in South Africa |
| 27 April 2027 | Tuesday | Freedom DayFreedom Day is a public holiday in South Africa |
| 1 May 2027 | Saturday | Workers' DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| 16 June 2027 | Wednesday | Youth DayYouth Day is a public holiday in South Africa |
| 9 August 2027 | Monday | National Women's DayNational Women's Day is a public holiday in South Africa |
| 24 September 2027 | Friday | Heritage DayHeritage Day is a public holiday in South Africa |
| 16 December 2027 | Thursday | Day of ReconciliationDay of Reconciliation is a public holiday in South Africa |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturday | Christmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 26 December 2027 | Sunday | Day of GoodwillDay of Goodwill is a public holiday in South Africa |
| 27 December 2027 | Monday | Day of Goodwill ObservedDay of Goodwill is a public holiday in South Africa |
Religious holidays in 2027
Religious dates many households in South Africa mark, whether or not they are days off.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 6 January 2027 | Wednesday | Isra and Mi'rajIsra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned. |
| 8 February 2027 | Monday | Ramadan StartRamadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. |
| 5 March 2027 | Friday | Lailat al-QadrLaylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran). |
| 6 March 2027 | Saturday | Maha ShivaratriMaha Shivratri is an annual festival dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu God of destruction. For devotees, is a day of reflection and meditation. |
| 10 March 2027 | Wednesday | Eid ul FitrEid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. |
| 22 March 2027 | Monday | HoliHoli is a spring festival of colors celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and others. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the upcoming season of spring. The festival can last up to sixteen days. |
| 27 March 2027 | Saturday | Holy SaturdayHoly Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday. |
| 28 March 2027 | Sunday | Easter SundayEaster Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| 17 May 2027 | Monday | Eid al-AdhaEid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| 6 June 2027 | Sunday | Muharram/Islamic New YearMuharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. |
| 15 August 2027 | Sunday | Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar. |
| 17 August 2027 | Tuesday | Raksha BandhanRaksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana (Shravan Poornima). The day is also sometimes referred to as Brother and Sister Day because it honors the relationship between brother and sister. |
| 25 August 2027 | Wednesday | JanmashtamiKrishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu. It is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrava (Bhadrapada), which is usually in August or September. |
| 3 September 2027 | Friday | Ganesh ChaturthiGanesh Chaturthi is the great Ganesha festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha during the Hindu Month of Bhadra, which usually falls between mid-August and mid-September. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and can last up to 10 days. |
| 30 September 2027 | Thursday | NavaratriNavaratri is a Hindu holiday in South Africa |
| 9 October 2027 | Saturday | DussehraDussehra is a Hindu holiday in South Africa |
| 28 October 2027 | Thursday | Diwali/DeepavaliDiwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals. |
| 24 December 2027 | Friday | Christmas EveChristmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 26 December 2027 | Sunday | Isra and Mi'rajIsra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned. |
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Other years
See the South Africa holidays hub for every year.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in South Africa in 2027?
There are 14 public holidays in South Africa in 2027. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.
What are the holiday dates for South Africa in 2027?
Every public holiday for South Africa in 2027, with its date and day of the week, is in the table above.
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