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Day of Reconciliation 2026
Day of Reconciliation is a public holiday in South Africa, observed on Wednesday, Dec 16, 2026.
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- Public holiday
- Date
- Dec 16, 2026
- Day of week
- Wednesday
- Day off
- Yes
Day of Reconciliation stands alone — no weekend on either side. Take 2 days of leave (Dec 14–15) for 5 consecutive days off. All long weekends in South Africa 2026 →
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- Wed 16🇿🇦Day of Reconciliation
- Fri 25🇿🇦Christmas Day
- Sat 26🇿🇦Day of Goodwill