Working days in South Africa 2026
Count working days, weekends and public holidays in South Africa between two dates.
- Jan 1, 2026
- Apr 3, 2026
- Apr 6, 2026
- Apr 27, 2026
- May 1, 2026
- Jun 16, 2026
- Sep 24, 2026
- Dec 16, 2026
- Dec 25, 2026
Public holidays in South Africa (2026)
South Africa has 12 national public holidays in 2026. Those that fall on a weekday reduce the number of working days.
| Date | Day of week |
|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday |
| March 21 | Saturday |
| April 3 | Friday |
| April 6 | Monday |
| April 27 | Monday |
| May 1 | Friday |
| June 16 | Tuesday |
| August 9 | Sunday |
| September 24 | Thursday |
| December 16 | Wednesday |
| December 25 | Friday |
| December 26 | Saturday |
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in South Africa?
Pick any date range and we count the weekdays, then subtract public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Are public holidays included?
Yes. National public holidays in South Africa are excluded from working days and listed for your range.
Are weekends counted?
No. Saturdays and Sundays are excluded automatically; only Monday to Friday are counted as working days.
Can I choose a custom date range?
Yes. Set any start and end date and the calculator counts the working days between them for South Africa.
Which holidays are used for the count?
We use the official national public holidays of South Africa for the selected year and exclude the ones that fall on a weekday.