How many days until New Year's Day in South Africa?
New Year's Day is a nationwide public holiday in South Africa. In 2027 it falls on a Friday.
New Year's Day dates in South Africa
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 1 January 2026 | Nationwide |
| Friday, 1 January 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with New Year's Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia and 152 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year's Day in South Africa?
New Year's Day falls on Thursday, 1 January 2026 and Friday, 1 January 2027.
Is New Year's Day a nationwide public holiday in South Africa?
Yes, New Year's Day is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does New Year's Day fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: New Year's Day falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in South Africa comes after New Year's Day?
The next one is Human Rights Day on Monday, 22 March 2027.
How many days until New Year's Day?
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More South Africa holidays
- Human Rights Day
- Good Friday
- Family Day
- Freedom Day
- Workers' Day
- Youth Day
- National Women's Day
- Heritage Day
- Election Day
- Day of Reconciliation
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