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South Africa
ZA
Weekend
Saturday โ Sunday
Total public holidays
13 days
Bank Holiday
0 days
Standard Work Week System
The standard work week is MondayโFriday, with standard daily hours of about 9 (typically 08:00โ17:00). Statutory weekly hours are generally capped at 40โ48 (subject to local labor law).
Overtime Culture & Compliance
Overtime rules vary by country, typically requiring 1.25โ2x overtime pay. Before cross-border collaboration, confirm local labor law overtime caps and compensation to assess supplier compliance risk.
Working Days & Holidays by Year
250d
250d
250d
251d
2024
13h
2025
12h
2026
13h
2027
12h
Public Holidays in South Africa (2026)
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Public Holiday
Human Rights Day
2026-03-21
Public Holiday
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Public Holiday
Family Day
2026-04-06
Public Holiday
Freedom Day
2026-04-27
Public Holiday
Workers' Day
2026-05-01
Public Holiday
Youth Day
2026-06-16
Public Holiday
National Women's Day
2026-08-10
Public Holiday
Heritage Day
2026-09-24
Public Holiday
Election Day
2026-11-04
Public Holiday
Day of Reconciliation
2026-12-16
Public Holiday
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
Public Holiday
St. Stephen's Day
Day of Goodwill
2026-12-26
Public Holiday