South African workers effectively lose two days off in 2026 despite the country officially having 12 public holidays, but ...

Those South Africans not on leave this week enjoyed a mid-week day off thanks to the first public holiday of 2025 on Wednesday, 1 January which was New Year’s Day. For the latest public holiday news, ...

If you’re already planning your 2026 calendar and feeling shortchanged, you’re not imagining things. While South Africa officially has 12 public holidays every year, 2026 throws a spanner in the works ...

South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa declared 15 December as a public holiday to celebrate the country’s Rugby World Cup victory. Mr Ramaphosa said the December date was chosen for the holiday as ...

Plan smart: 2026’s public holidays could turn a few leave days into long breaks. Disclaimer: This image was generated using DeepAI for illustrative purposes only. South Africans planning their leave ...