Event, 4 November 2026
Local Government Elections Public Holiday, Wednesday 4 November 2026
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In short
Wednesday 4 November 2026, the date of the local government elections, has been declared a public holiday throughout South Africa under the Public Holidays Act.
Wednesday 4 November 2026 is a public holiday across South Africa. It has been declared under the Public Holidays Act because it is the date of the 2026 local government elections, which the Electoral Commission has confirmed.
The day off is there so people can vote, so check where you are registered before you plan a beach day. What’s on lists anything dated around it.
- Date
- 4 November 2026
- Type
- Event
- Status
- Resolved
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