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Calendar September 2026 & Moon Phases
This free calendar features official public holidays, traditional festivals, major sporting events and precise monthly moon phases for your region, and supports one-click downloading and high-quality printing.
Public Holidays in South Africa 2026
| Date | Week | Public Holidays | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| March 21, 2026 | Sat | Human Rights Day | National |
| April 3, 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| April 6, 2026 | Mon | Family Day | National |
| April 27, 2026 | Mon | Freedom Day | National |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Workers' Day | National |
| June 16, 2026 | Tue | Youth Day | National |
| August 9, 2026 | Sun | National Women's Day | National |
| August 10, 2026 | Mon | National Women's Day (observed) | National |
| September 24, 2026 | Thu | Heritage Day | National |
| December 16, 2026 | Wed | Day of Reconciliation | National |
| December 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | National |
| December 26, 2026 | Sat | Day of Goodwill | National |
About Public Holidays in South Africa
South Africa's holidays tell the story of the transition from apartheid to democracy. Human Rights Day on March 21, Freedom Day on April 27, Youth Day on June 16, Women's Day on August 9 and Reconciliation Day on December 16 each mark a chapter of the struggle, with Heritage Day in September a joyful celebration of the 'rainbow nation'. The Christian calendar brings Christmas, Easter and Good Friday, while the country's nine official languages give every national holiday a multicultural celebration.
In September 2026 there is 1 public holiday: Heritage Day. In 2026, South Africa observes 13 public holidays including 13 national, of which 3 fall on a weekend.
Sports Events in South Africa 2026
| Date | Week | Event | Type |
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| February 6, 2026 | Fri | Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics | International |
| June 11, 2026 | Thu | FIFA World Cup 2026 | International |
| July 12, 2026 | Sun | Rugby Championship South Africa | Sport |
| November 28, 2026 | Sat | Sun City Boxing (Fight Night) | Sport |