Youth Day has already passed this year.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- Day of the week
- Tuesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 25
- Day of year
- 167
- Local time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Currency
- ZAR
Long-weekend planner
Youth Day falls on a Tuesday in 2026. Take the Monday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Africa, Youth Day is on June 16, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Youth Day falls on a Tuesday.
Yes. Youth Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Africa.
Youth Day was on June 16, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Youth Day in South Africa is on June 16, 2027.
Other public holidays in South Africa 2026
View all South Africa holidays in 2026 →About these dates
The Youth Day date for South Africa 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.