How many days until Good Friday in South Africa?
Good Friday is a nationwide public holiday in South Africa. In 2027 it falls on a Friday.
Good Friday dates in South Africa
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Friday, 3 April 2026 | Nationwide |
| Friday, 26 March 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with Good Friday
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands and 83 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is Good Friday in South Africa?
Good Friday falls on Friday, 3 April 2026 and Friday, 26 March 2027.
Is Good Friday a nationwide public holiday in South Africa?
Yes, Good Friday is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does Good Friday fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: Good Friday falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in South Africa comes after Good Friday?
The next one is Family Day on Monday, 29 March 2027.
How many days until Good Friday?
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More South Africa holidays
- New Year's Day
- Human Rights Day
- Family Day
- Freedom Day
- Workers' Day
- Youth Day
- National Women's Day
- Heritage Day
- Election Day
- Day of Reconciliation
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