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Human Rights Day 2026 in South Africa

Is Human Rights Day a Public Holiday?

Human Rights Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

In 2026, it falls on a Saturday, and some businesses may choose to follow Saturday opening hours.

Human Rights Day Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2021SunMar 21Human Rights DayPublic Holiday
2021MonMar 22Day off for Human Rights DayPublic Holiday
2022MonMar 21Human Rights DayPublic Holiday
2023TueMar 21Human Rights DayPublic Holiday
2024ThuMar 21Human Rights DayPublic Holiday
2025FriMar 21Human Rights DayPublic Holiday
2026SatMar 21Human Rights DayPublic Holiday
2027SunMar 21Human Rights DayPublic Holiday
2027MonMar 22Day off for Human Rights DayPublic Holiday
2028TueMar 21Human Rights DayPublic Holiday
2029WedMar 21Human Rights DayPublic Holiday
2030ThuMar 21Human Rights DayPublic Holiday
2031FriMar 21Human Rights DayPublic Holiday

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