Business Days in 🇿🇦 South Africa
Weekend pattern, public holidays, and business day calculator for South Africa.
In South Africa, business days are Monday through Friday. Weekends fall on Sat–Sun. Public holidays are excluded by default.
Weekend schedule
South Africa observes a Sat–Sun weekend. This means Saturday and Sunday are non-working days, while Monday through Friday are standard business days.
Public holidays in South Africa (2026)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2026-03-21 | Human Rights Day |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday |
| 2026-04-06 | Family Day |
| 2026-04-27 | Freedom Day |
| 2026-05-01 | Workers' Day |
| 2026-06-16 | Youth Day |
| 2026-08-10 | National Women's Day |
| 2026-09-24 | Heritage Day |
| 2026-12-16 | Day of Reconciliation |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day |
| 2026-12-26 | St. Stephen's Day (Day of Goodwill) |
Public holidays in South Africa (2027)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2027-03-22 | Human Rights Day |
| 2027-03-26 | Good Friday |
| 2027-03-29 | Family Day |
| 2027-04-27 | Freedom Day |
| 2027-05-01 | Workers' Day |
| 2027-06-16 | Youth Day |
| 2027-08-09 | National Women's Day |
| 2027-09-24 | Heritage Day |
| 2027-12-16 | Day of Reconciliation |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day |
| 2027-12-27 | St. Stephen's Day (Day of Goodwill) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the business days in South Africa?
Business days in South Africa are typically Monday through Friday. Weekends are Sat–Sun.
Are public holidays included in business days in South Africa?
No. National public holidays are excluded by default. The table below shows the public holidays for 2026 and 2027.