Public Holidays SA 2026
4 holidays · 4 national · 0 regional
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Sun | Founding Day National |
| 19 Mar | Thu | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) National |
| 26 May | Tue | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) National |
| 23 Sep | Wed | National Day National |
SA public holidays 2026: 4 days
In SA in 2026 there are 4 public holidays, all national. Of these, 3 fall on a weekday — guaranteed days off for employees — while 1 coincide with Saturday or Sunday. The month with the most public holidays is February. The holiday calendar opens with Founding Day on 22 February and closes with National Day on 23 September.