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Workers' Day 2026
Workers' Day is a public holiday in South Africa, observed on Friday, May 1, 2026.
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- Public holiday
- Date
- May 1, 2026
- Day of week
- Friday
- Day off
- Yes
Workers' Day sits in a 3-day break (May 1 – 3). Take 3 days of leave (Apr 28–30) for 9 consecutive days off. All long weekends in South Africa 2026 →
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