New Year's Day
Start of the civil year; most offices, construction sites and many factories are still in the December–January shutdown.
“Happy New Year”
Jours fériés et calendrier culturel · 2026–2027
The construction industry and many factories shut down from about 16 December to the second week of January (summer holidays), and April's Easter/Freedom Day cluster creates several short weeks; public holidays on a Sunday move to Monday.
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D’aujourd’hui au 31 décembre 2026
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Start of the civil year; most offices, construction sites and many factories are still in the December–January shutdown.
“Happy New Year”
1 Ramadan 1447 AH · estimée
Month of daytime fasting for Muslims (Cape Malay and Indian communities); start set by local moon sighting.
“Ramadan Kareem” · رمضان كريم
1 Shawwal 1447 AH · estimée
Festival ending Ramadan; not a public holiday but Muslim-owned businesses may close.
“Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك
Commemorates the 1960 Sharpeville massacre; falls on a Saturday in 2026 (only Sunday holidays move to Monday).
15 Nisan 5786
Start of the eight-day Passover festival (begins at sunset 1 April); not a public holiday.
“Chag Pesach Sameach” · חג פסח שמח
Good Friday – 2 days before Easter Sunday (5 Apr 2026)
Commemoration of the crucifixion; national holiday.
Monday after Easter Sunday (5 Apr 2026)
Easter Monday, a statutory holiday; Easter weekend is a peak travel period.
Marks the first democratic elections of 27 April 1994; government offices, banks and most businesses closed.
“Happy Freedom Day”
International Workers' Day; offices and banks closed.
“Happy Workers' Day”
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH · estimée
Feast of the Sacrifice; not a public holiday.
“Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك
Commemorates the 1976 Soweto student uprising; offices and banks closed.
“Happy Youth Day”
Mandela's birthday, marked by 67 minutes of community service; not a public holiday.
Commemorates the 1956 women's march on the Union Buildings; falls on a Sunday in 2026, holiday observed Monday 10 August.
“Happy Women's Day”
Monday holiday in lieu of National Women's Day (Sunday 9 Aug 2026); offices and banks closed.
1–2 Tishrei 5787
Jewish New Year (begins at sunset 11 Sept); not a public holiday.
“Shana Tova” · שנה טובה
10 Tishrei 5787
Day of Atonement and fasting (begins at sunset 20 Sept); not a public holiday.
Celebrates South Africa's diverse cultures (popularly 'National Braai Day'); offices and banks closed.
“Happy Heritage Day”
Proclaimed a public holiday by President Ramaphosa for the 2026 municipal elections; offices and most businesses closed.
Kartika Amavasya (new moon of Kartika) · estimée
Hindu festival of lights, widely celebrated in Durban; not a public holiday.
“Happy Diwali” · शुभ दीपावली
25 Kislev – 2 Tevet 5787
Eight-day festival of lights (first candle at sunset 4 Dec); not a public holiday.
“Happy Hanukkah” · חג חנוכה שמח
Promotes national unity; also marks the start of the long December holiday when the construction industry and many factories shut down until early-to-mid January.
“Happy Day of Reconciliation”
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus; national holiday in the middle of the summer shutdown.
“Merry Christmas”
Day after Christmas; falls on a Saturday in 2026 (not moved).
Start of the civil year; most offices, construction sites and many factories are still in the December–January shutdown.
“Happy New Year”
1 Ramadan 1448 AH · estimée
Month of daytime fasting for Muslims; start set by local moon sighting.
“Ramadan Kareem” · رمضان كريم
1 Shawwal 1448 AH · estimée
Festival ending Ramadan; not a public holiday (could fall on 10 Mar depending on moon sighting).
“Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك
Commemorates the 1960 Sharpeville massacre; falls on a Sunday in 2027, holiday observed Monday 22 March.
Monday holiday in lieu of Human Rights Day (Sunday 21 Mar 2027).
Good Friday – 2 days before Easter Sunday (28 Mar 2027)
Commemoration of the crucifixion; national holiday.
Monday after Easter Sunday (28 Mar 2027)
Easter Monday, a statutory holiday.
15 Nisan 5787
Start of the eight-day Passover festival (begins at sunset 21 April); not a public holiday.
“Chag Pesach Sameach” · חג פסח שמח
Marks the first democratic elections of 27 April 1994; government offices, banks and most businesses closed.
“Happy Freedom Day”
International Workers' Day; falls on a Saturday in 2027 (not moved).
“Happy Workers' Day”
10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH · estimée
Feast of the Sacrifice; not a public holiday.
“Eid Mubarak” · عيد مبارك
Commemorates the 1976 Soweto student uprising; offices and banks closed.
“Happy Youth Day”
Mandela's birthday, marked by 67 minutes of community service; not a public holiday.
Commemorates the 1956 women's march; falls on a Monday in 2027.
“Happy Women's Day”
Celebrates South Africa's diverse cultures (popularly 'National Braai Day'); offices and banks closed.
“Happy Heritage Day”
1–2 Tishrei 5788
Jewish New Year (begins at sunset 1 Oct); not a public holiday.
“Shana Tova” · שנה טובה
10 Tishrei 5788
Day of Atonement (begins at sunset 10 Oct); not a public holiday.
Kartika Amavasya (new moon of Kartika) · estimée
Hindu festival of lights; not a public holiday. Local Hindu bodies confirm the date (may be 28 Oct).
“Happy Diwali” · शुभ दीपावली
Promotes national unity; also marks the start of the long December holiday when the construction industry and many factories shut down until early-to-mid January.
“Happy Day of Reconciliation”
Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus; national holiday in the middle of the summer shutdown.
“Merry Christmas”
25 Kislev 5788 (start)
Eight-day festival of lights (first candle at sunset 24 Dec), running to 1 Jan 2028; not a public holiday.
“Happy Hanukkah” · חג חנוכה שמח
Falls on a Sunday in 2027; holiday observed Monday 27 December.
Monday holiday in lieu of the Day of Goodwill (Sunday 26 Dec 2027).
Jours de fermeture des administrations, de la douane, des banques et de la plupart des entreprises. Tenez-en compte dans les cycles d’approbation, les dates de paiement, les arrivées de navires et les livraisons sur chantier.
| Date | Occasion | Quand | Calendrier | Où |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 nov. 2026mercredi | Local Government Elections | Dans 7 jours | Grégorien | National |
| 16 déc. 2026mercredi | Day of Reconciliation | Dans 49 jours | Grégorien | National |
| 25 déc. 2026vendredi | Christmas Day | Dans 58 jours | Grégorien | National |
| 1 janv. 2027vendredi | New Year's Day | Dans 65 jours | Grégorien | National |
| 22 mars 2027lundi | Human Rights Day – observed | Dans 145 jours | Grégorien | National |
| 26 mars 2027vendredi | Good Friday | Dans 149 jours | AutreGood Friday – 2 days before Easter Sunday (28 Mar 2027) | National |
| 29 mars 2027lundi | Family Day | Dans 152 jours | AutreMonday after Easter Sunday (28 Mar 2027) | National |
| 27 avr. 2027mardi | Freedom Day | Dans 181 jours | Grégorien | National |
| 16 juin 2027mercredi | Youth Day | Dans 231 jours | Grégorien | National |
| 9 août 2027lundi | National Women's Day | Dans 285 jours | Grégorien | National |
| 24 sept. 2027vendredi | Heritage Day | Dans 331 jours | Grégorien | National |
| 16 déc. 2027jeudi | Day of Reconciliation | Dans 414 jours | Grégorien | National |
| 25 déc. 2027samedi | Christmas Day | Dans 423 jours | Grégorien | National |
| 27 déc. 2027lundi | Day of Goodwill – observed | Dans 425 jours | Grégorien | National |
Envoyez les plans d’atelier pour approbation au moins deux semaines avant un long congé – les revues s’arrêtent en l’absence des ingénieurs et des autorités.
Le dédouanement et la libération des conteneurs s’interrompent les jours fériés ; les frais de stockage et de surestaries continuent de courir. Prévoyez l’ETA après la pause.
Coût rendu en South Africa →La location de grues, les autorisations de transport et l’accès au chantier sont limités autour des jours fériés. Convenez à l’avance de la séquence de montage et des créneaux de livraison.
Notre usine planifie la production en fonction du Tết (Nouvel An lunaire) et de la Fête nationale – nous fixons les dates de livraison de votre projet bien avant ces deux périodes.
Demander un devis →Les dates suivent les listes officielles des gouvernements lorsqu’elles sont publiées. Les dates islamiques et autres dépendant de l’observation de la lune, ainsi que les jours fériés pas encore officialisés pour l’année suivante, sont marqués « estimée » et peuvent varier d’un jour. Confirmez toujours avec votre partenaire local avant de fixer une échéance.
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