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Heritage Day

Next observed on Thursday, 24 September 2026.

When is Heritage Day in 2026?

Thursday, 24 September 2026

Observed nationally in South Africa.

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What Heritage Day marks

In most provinces of Canada, the third Monday in February is observed as a regional statutory holiday, typically known in general as Family Day —though some provinces use their own names, as they celebrate the day for different reasons. The third Monday of February is observed as "Family Day" in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia (BC), New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan; as Louis Riel Day in Manitoba; as Nova Scotia Heritage Day in Nova Scotia; and as Islander Day in Prince Edward Island.

Background summarised from Wikipedia — Canadian public holiday, available under CC BY-SA.

Heritage Day dates: 2026–2031

YearDateDayFull calendar
2026ThursdaySouth Africa 2026
2027FridaySouth Africa 2027
2028SundaySouth Africa 2028
2029MondaySouth Africa 2029
2030TuesdaySouth Africa 2030
2031WednesdaySouth Africa 2031

Frequently asked

When is Heritage Day in 2026?

Heritage Day falls on Thursday, 24 September 2026 in South Africa.

What day of the week is Heritage Day 2026?

Heritage Day 2026 falls on a Thursday, 24 September 2026.

When is Heritage Day in 2027?

Heritage Day falls on Friday, 24 September 2027.

Where is Heritage Day observed?

Observed nationally in South Africa.

What does Heritage Day celebrate?

Canadian public holiday. In most provinces of Canada, the third Monday in February is observed as a regional statutory holiday, typically known in general as Family Day —though some provinces use their own names, as they celebrate the day for different reasons. The third Monday of February is observed as "Family Day" in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia (BC), New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan; as Louis Riel Day in Manitoba; as Nova Scotia Heritage Day in Nova Scotia; and as Islander Day in Prince Edward Island.

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