Public Holidays 2027
South Africa has 12 official public holidays in 2027 under the Public Holidays Act (Act 36 of 1994). All employees are entitled to these days off with full pay. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the public holiday.
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Data sourced from the South African Government (Public Holidays Act)
If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed