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2027 calendar
2027 public holidays in South Africa
12 official public holidays in 2027, with 9 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2027 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Weekend · 3 days
New Year's Day
Friday, January 1
From Friday, January 1 to Sunday, January 3
- Weekend · 3 days
Human Rights Day
Monday, March 22
From Saturday, March 20 to Monday, March 22
- Weekend · 3 days
Good Friday
Friday, March 26
From Friday, March 26 to Sunday, March 28
- Weekend · 3 days
Family Day
Monday, March 29
From Saturday, March 27 to Monday, March 29
- Bridge · 4 days
Freedom Day
Tuesday, April 27
From Saturday, April 24 to Tuesday, April 27 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
National Women's Day
Monday, August 9
From Saturday, August 7 to Monday, August 9
- Weekend · 3 days
Heritage Day
Friday, September 24
From Friday, September 24 to Sunday, September 26
- Bridge · 4 days
Day of Reconciliation
Thursday, December 16
From Thursday, December 16 to Sunday, December 19 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
St. Stephen's Day
Monday, December 27
From Saturday, December 25 to Monday, December 27
2027 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DayFriday, January 1
- 22MarHuman Rights DayMonday, March 22
- 26MarGood FridayFriday, March 26
- 29MarFamily DayMonday, March 29
- 27AprFreedom DayTuesday, April 27
- 1MayWorkers' DaySaturday, May 1
- 16JunYouth DayWednesday, June 16
- 9AugNational Women's DayMonday, August 9
- 24SepHeritage DayFriday, September 24
- 16DecDay of ReconciliationThursday, December 16
- 25DecChristmas DaySaturday, December 25
- 27DecSt. Stephen's DayMonday, December 27 · Day of Goodwill
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.
More practical info: South Africa
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Emergency NumbersPolice, ambulance, and fire department numbers for every country.
- TippingHow much to tip at restaurants, in taxis, and at hotels.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for South Africa?