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”
Festività e calendario culturale · 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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Da oggi al 31 dicembre 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 · stimata
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 · stimata
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 · stimata
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) · stimata
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 · stimata
Month of daytime fasting for Muslims; start set by local moon sighting.
“Ramadan Kareem” · رمضان كريم
1 Shawwal 1448 AH · stimata
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 · stimata
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) · stimata
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).
Giorni in cui chiudono uffici pubblici, dogane, banche e la maggior parte delle aziende. Tenetene conto nei cicli di approvazione, nelle date di pagamento, negli arrivi delle navi e nelle consegne in cantiere.
| Data | Ricorrenza | Quando | Calendario | Dove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 nov 2026mercoledì | Local Government Elections | Tra 7 giorni | Gregoriano | National |
| 16 dic 2026mercoledì | Day of Reconciliation | Tra 49 giorni | Gregoriano | National |
| 25 dic 2026venerdì | Christmas Day | Tra 58 giorni | Gregoriano | National |
| 1 gen 2027venerdì | New Year's Day | Tra 65 giorni | Gregoriano | National |
| 22 mar 2027lunedì | Human Rights Day – observed | Tra 145 giorni | Gregoriano | National |
| 26 mar 2027venerdì | Good Friday | Tra 149 giorni | AltroGood Friday – 2 days before Easter Sunday (28 Mar 2027) | National |
| 29 mar 2027lunedì | Family Day | Tra 152 giorni | AltroMonday after Easter Sunday (28 Mar 2027) | National |
| 27 apr 2027martedì | Freedom Day | Tra 181 giorni | Gregoriano | National |
| 16 giu 2027mercoledì | Youth Day | Tra 231 giorni | Gregoriano | National |
| 9 ago 2027lunedì | National Women's Day | Tra 285 giorni | Gregoriano | National |
| 24 set 2027venerdì | Heritage Day | Tra 331 giorni | Gregoriano | National |
| 16 dic 2027giovedì | Day of Reconciliation | Tra 414 giorni | Gregoriano | National |
| 25 dic 2027sabato | Christmas Day | Tra 423 giorni | Gregoriano | National |
| 27 dic 2027lunedì | Day of Goodwill – observed | Tra 425 giorni | Gregoriano | National |
Inviate i disegni d'officina per approvazione almeno due settimane prima di una festività lunga – le revisioni si fermano mentre ingegneri e autorità sono assenti.
Sdoganamento e rilascio dei container si fermano nei giorni festivi; magazzinaggio e controstallie continuano a decorrere. Programmate l'ETA dopo la pausa.
Costo franco destino per South Africa →Noleggio gru, permessi di trasporto e accesso al cantiere sono limitati nei periodi festivi. Concordate in anticipo la sequenza di montaggio e le finestre di consegna.
Il nostro stabilimento pianifica la produzione attorno al Tết (Capodanno lunare) e alla Festa nazionale – fissiamo le date di consegna del vostro progetto con largo anticipo su entrambe.
Richiedi un preventivo →Le date seguono gli elenchi ufficiali del governo, ove pubblicati. Le date islamiche e le altre basate sull'avvistamento della luna, nonché le festività non ancora ufficializzate per l'anno successivo, sono indicate come "stimata" e possono slittare di un giorno. Confermate sempre con il vostro partner locale prima di fissare una scadenza.
Prossimo progetto
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