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What's Open on Family Day 2026

Monday, 6 April 2026

Family Day is the Monday after Easter Sunday. It rounds out the four-day Easter long weekend (Good Friday through Family Day).

Open

  • Grocery retailers - Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Spar (most stores open, reduced hours)
  • Petrol stations - open 24/7 nationwide
  • Pharmacies - most Dis-Chem, Clicks, and pharmacy stand-alones open (reduced hours)
  • Restaurants - most open, reduced hours; some independents close
  • Movie theatres + cinemas - normally open
  • Shopping malls - open with reduced hours (typically 09:00-17:00 instead of 21:00)
  • Hospitals and emergency services - open 24/7
  • Uber, Bolt, taxis - operate normally (often busier than weekdays)

Closed

  • Government services - Home Affairs, SASSA, Department of Labour, Traffic Departments
  • Banks - all branches closed; ATMs and online banking operate normally
  • Post Office (SAPO) branches
  • SARS branches and physical service points (eFiling operates normally)
  • Most office-based businesses
  • Most schools and universities (in school terms)
  • Stock exchange (JSE)
  • Most public libraries

Liquor sales on Family Day

  • Liquor stores - generally open, normal liquor-sale hours apply (subject to provincial laws)
  • Restaurants serving liquor - open under their normal liquor licence
  • Bars and clubs - open
Note: Many South Africans use Family Day to travel home from Easter weekend - expect very busy roads, petrol stations and airports.

FAQs - Family Day 2026

Is Shoprite open on Family Day?
Yes - Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Woolworths and Spar are all open on Family Day with reduced trading hours (typically 09:00-18:00). Hours vary by store - check your local branch.
Are banks open on Family Day?
No. All SA bank branches are closed on Family Day. ATMs, online banking and mobile apps work as normal.
Is Home Affairs open on Family Day?
No. Home Affairs offices are closed on every SA public holiday including Family Day. eHomeAffairs online services may still work.
Can I buy alcohol on Family Day?
Yes - bottle stores are generally open on Family Day during normal liquor-sale hours. Check your provincial liquor laws for any special restrictions.
Are petrol stations open on Family Day?
Yes. Petrol stations operate 24/7 every day of the year in South Africa, including Family Day. Forecourt convenience shops may have reduced hours.

Other 2026 public holidays

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Trading hours summarised from each retailer's published holiday trading schedule. Individual stores may vary - check your local store. Liquor sales subject to provincial laws. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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