Allanridge Events & Public Holidays (2026) — Free State
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Discover Allanridge events, public holidays, and what’s on across the Free State—updated highlights, key dates, and local life at a glance.
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Local Life & Events — Allanridge
Festivals, markets, public holidays & seasonal highlights
January
🌟 New Year’s Day
Public Holiday
📅 January 1
📍 Nationwide
Marks the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
🔄 Annual
February
— No national public holidays this month.
March
🌟 Human Rights Day
Public Holiday
📅 March 21
📍 Nationwide
A South African public holiday commemorating the Sharpeville massacre of 1960, observed on March 21 each year.
🔄 Annual
April
🌟 Good Friday
Public Holiday
📅 April 3, 2026
📍 Nationwide
Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
🔄 Annual (date varies)
🌟 Family Day
Public Holiday
📅 April 6, 2026
📍 Nationwide
Public holiday on the Monday following Easter Sunday in South Africa.
🔄 Annual (date varies)
🌟 Freedom Day
Public Holiday
📅 April 27
📍 Nationwide
A South African public holiday celebrating the first post-apartheid elections held on April 27, 1994.
🔄 Annual
May
🌟 Labour Day
Public Holiday
📅 May 1
📍 Nationwide
A South African public holiday honoring the contributions of workers, observed on May 1 each year.
🔄 Annual
June
🌟 Youth Day
Public Holiday
📅 June 16
📍 Nationwide
A South African public holiday commemorating the Soweto Uprising of 1976, observed on June 16 each year.
🔄 Annual
July
— No national public holidays this month.
August
🌟 National Women's Day
Public Holiday
📅 August 9
📍 Nationwide
A South African public holiday honoring the 1956 women's march to the Union Buildings, observed on August 9 each year.
🔄 Annual
September
🌟 Heritage Day
Public Holiday
📅 September 24
📍 Nationwide
A South African public holiday celebrating the diverse cultures and heritage of the nation, observed on September 24 each year.
🔄 Annual
October
— No national public holidays this month.
November
— No national public holidays this month.
December
🌟 Day of Reconciliation
Public Holiday
📅 December 16
📍 Nationwide
A South African public holiday aimed at fostering reconciliation and national unity, observed on December 16 each year.
🔄 Annual
🌟 Christmas Day
Public Holiday
📅 December 25
📍 Nationwide
A South African public holiday celebrating Christmas, observed on December 25 each year.
🔄 Annual
🌟 Boxing Day
Public Holiday
📅 December 26
📍 Nationwide
A South African public holiday observed on December 26 each year.
🔄 Annual
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Jan 1 — New Year’s Day
Mar 21 — Human Rights Day
Apr 3 — Good Friday (2026)
Apr 6 — Family Day (2026)
Apr 27 — Freedom Day
May 1 — Workers’ Day
Jun 16 — Youth Day
Aug 9 — National Women’s Day
Sep 24 — Heritage Day
Dec 16 — Day of Reconciliation
Dec 25 — Christmas Day
Dec 26 — Day of Goodwill (Boxing Day)
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