Freedom Day has already passed this year.
Monday, April 27, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, April 27, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 18
- Day of year
- 117
- Local time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Currency
- ZAR
Long-weekend planner
Freedom Day falls on a Monday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Africa, Freedom Day is on April 27, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Freedom Day falls on a Monday.
Yes. Freedom Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Africa.
Freedom Day was on April 27, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Freedom Day in South Africa is on April 27, 2027.
Other public holidays in South Africa 2026
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The Freedom Day date for South Africa 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.