🇿🇦 Heritage Day in South Africa

Heritage Day is a public holiday observed in South Africa. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in South Africa.

This year, Heritage Day falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': 'Heritage Day', 'date_iso': '2026-09-24', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 9, 24), 'date_display': '24 Sep 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Thursday'} in South Africa.

Next year, Heritage Day will be observed on {'year': 2027, 'name': 'Heritage Day', 'date_iso': '2027-09-24', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2027, 9, 24), 'date_display': '24 Sep 2027', 'day_of_week': 'Friday'} in South Africa. Movable holidays can change weekday and date year to year.

Last year, Heritage Day was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Heritage Day', 'date_iso': '2025-09-24', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 9, 24), 'date_display': '24 Sep 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Wednesday'} in South Africa.

Yes, Heritage Day is recognized as a public holiday in South Africa. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Heritage Day from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The South Africa holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.