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251 business days
2026 is a 365-day year in South Africa with 261 weekdays (Mondays to Fridays). After removing 12 national public holiday dates, 251 working days remain. The fullest month is July with 23 business days; the leanest is April with 19. If regional and sector-specific holidays are also excluded, the total falls to 251.
| Month | Calendar days | Business days | Holidays deducted |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 31 | 21 | 1 |
| February 2026 | 28 | 20 | 0 |
| March 2026 | 31 | 22 | 1 |
| April 2026 | 30 | 19 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 31 | 20 | 1 |
| June 2026 | 30 | 21 | 1 |
| July 2026 | 31 | 23 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 31 | 20 | 1 |
| September 2026 | 30 | 21 | 1 |
| October 2026 | 31 | 22 | 0 |
| November 2026 | 30 | 21 | 0 |
| December 2026 | 31 | 21 | 3 |
| Date | Day | Holiday | Deducted from working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2026-03-21 | Saturday | Human Rights Day | Yes |
| 2026-04-03 | Friday | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2026-04-06 | Monday | Family Day | Yes |
| 2026-04-27 | Monday | Freedom Day | Yes |
| 2026-05-01 | Friday | Workers' Day | Yes |
| 2026-06-16 | Tuesday | Youth Day | Yes |
| 2026-08-10 | Monday | National Women's Day | Yes |
| 2026-09-24 | Thursday | Heritage Day | Yes |
| 2026-12-16 | Wednesday | Day of Reconciliation | Yes |
| 2026-12-25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 2026-12-26 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day | Yes |