South AfricavsMozambique
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
3
Days you're both off
10
Only South Africa
6
Only Mozambique
What the numbers say
In 2026, South Africa has 13 nationwide public holidays and Mozambique has 9, so South Africa gets 4 more days off. They line up on 3 dates, including New Year's Day, Workers' Day and Christmas Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: South Africa has 11 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 8 for Mozambique (1 on a weekend).
For short breaks, South Africa offers 6 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Mozambique offers 4 and 4. Mozambique has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in South Africa and September in Mozambique.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only South Africa
Mozambique is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Mozambique
South Africa is working these days.
Full calendars: South Africa · Mozambique