🇿🇦 South Africa
Heritage Day
Next observed on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
When is Heritage Day in 2026?
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Counting down to Heritage Day
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
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday | South Africa 2026 | |
| 2027 | Friday | South Africa 2027 | |
| 2028 | Sunday | South Africa 2028 | |
| 2029 | Monday | South Africa 2029 | |
| 2030 | Tuesday | South Africa 2030 | |
| 2031 | Wednesday | South 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.