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Holidays in South Africa

List of public holidays, religious festivals, observances, and national celebrations in South Africa - Year 2026

people on street during

National Women's Day

Aug 9, 2026·Sunday

red carpet on hallway with lights turned on during night time

Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)

Aug 26, 2026·Wednesday

Raksha Bandhan

Aug 27, 2026·Thursday

gold and white floral wreath

Janmashtami

Sep 4, 2026·Friday

gold hindu deity figurine on pink textile

Ganesh Chaturthi

Sep 14, 2026·Monday

Red and yellow flowers bloom in a sunny garden.

September Equinox

Sep 23, 2026·Wednesday

aerial photography of urban city skyline during daytime

Nelson Mandela Day

Jul 18, 2026·Saturday