South Africa public holidays in December 2026
Official non-working public holidays in South Africa, 2026.
South Africa, 2026 — December
3 public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Weekday | When | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 December | Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday | in 60 days | Public holiday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday | in 69 days | Public holiday |
| 26 December | Day of Goodwill | Saturday | in 70 days | Public holiday |
Working days in 2026
- Working days in 2026: 251
- Free days in 2026: 114
- Public holidays in 2026: 13
A free day is a Saturday, a Sunday or a public holiday — one rule on every page of this site.