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251 business days
2027 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 22 business days; the leanest is January with 20. If regional and sector-specific holidays are also excluded, the total falls to 251.
| Month | Calendar days | Business days | Holidays deducted |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | 31 | 20 | 1 |
| February 2027 | 28 | 20 | 0 |
| March 2027 | 31 | 20 | 3 |
| April 2027 | 30 | 21 | 1 |
| May 2027 | 31 | 21 | 1 |
| June 2027 | 30 | 21 | 1 |
| July 2027 | 31 | 22 | 0 |
| August 2027 | 31 | 21 | 1 |
| September 2027 | 30 | 21 | 1 |
| October 2027 | 31 | 21 | 0 |
| November 2027 | 30 | 22 | 0 |
| December 2027 | 31 | 21 | 3 |
| Date | Day | Holiday | Deducted from working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | Friday | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2027-03-22 | Monday | Human Rights Day | Yes |
| 2027-03-26 | Friday | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2027-03-29 | Monday | Family Day | Yes |
| 2027-04-27 | Tuesday | Freedom Day | Yes |
| 2027-05-01 | Saturday | Workers' Day | Yes |
| 2027-06-16 | Wednesday | Youth Day | Yes |
| 2027-08-09 | Monday | National Women's Day | Yes |
| 2027-09-24 | Friday | Heritage Day | Yes |
| 2027-12-16 | Thursday | Day of Reconciliation | Yes |
| 2027-12-25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 2027-12-27 | Monday | St. Stephen's Day | Yes |