Festivals & events in South Africa

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Festivals, sport, trade fairs and culture

aroundSep2026

🌿 Nature season around Sep-Oct 2026

Whale season (Hermanus Whale Festival)

📍 Hermanus

Southern right whales close to the shore.

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aroundMar2027

🏆 Sport around Mar 2027

Cape Town Cycle Tour

📍 Cape Town

The world's largest timed cycle race.

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aroundJun2027

🌿 Nature season around Jun-Sep 2027

Dry-season safari (Kruger)

📍 Kruger National Park

Best months to see animals.

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aroundSep2027

🌿 Nature season around Sep-Oct 2027

Whale season (Hermanus Whale Festival)

📍 Hermanus

Southern right whales close to the shore.

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aroundOct2027

🏆 Sport around Oct-Nov 2027

ICC Cricket World Cup 2027

📍 Johannesburg

Cricket World Cup - most matches in South Africa.

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Public holidays in South Africa (next 12 months)

Banks, offices and some shops close; domestic flights, trains and hotels are busier around these days.

Date	Holiday
4 Nov 2026	Local Government Elections special / one-off
16 Dec 2026	Day of Reconciliation
25 Dec 2026	Christmas Day
26 Dec 2026	Day of Goodwill
1 Jan 2027	New Year's Day
21 Mar 2027	Human Rights Day
22 Mar 2027	Human Rights Day (observed)
26 Mar 2027	Good Friday
29 Mar 2027	Family Day
27 Apr 2027	Freedom Day
1 May 2027	Workers' Day
16 Jun 2027	Youth Day
9 Aug 2027	National Women's Day
24 Sep 2027	Heritage Day

Dates marked “around” change every year - always check the official site before you book. Live alerts come from GDACS (the UN/EU disaster alert system), Reuters headlines and the official holiday tables, and are checked automatically several times a day. Satu Koneksi Hotel is not responsible for third-party websites.