This interactive calendar shows the 2026 public holidays and school holidays for South Africa on a single month-by-month view. Across the year, 12 national public holidays are highlighted, with 9 landing on weekdays. School holidays follow one national calendar that applies in all 9 regions, totalling roughly 99 days over the year. The holiday year opens with New Year's Day on 1 January and runs through to Day of Goodwill (Boxing Day) on 26 December. Hover over or tap any highlighted day to see what it marks.