Cape Town, South Africa
Heritage Day celebrations 2026
Sep 24, 2026Estimated dates
Loading map...
Plan your trip
Book flights, hotels, vacation rentals, packages, rental cars, or local activities for Cape Town. Dates are prefilled for carnival week. We may earn a commission when you book through these partners.
Hotels & packages
ExpediaSearch stays and bundles in Cape Town, South Africa on Expedia.
Flights only
ExpediaSearch round-trip fares to the carnival destination on Expedia.
Hotels & stays
ExpediaFind a room near the carnival action on Expedia.
Vacation rental
VrboRent a whole home or villa in Cape Town for your group.
Rental car
ExpediaPick up a car for the carnival week on Expedia.
Tours & activities
GetYourGuideDiscover things to do in Cape Town.
Overview
South African cultural diversity Typical timing: September 24. Status: Established recurring event; exact dates may change annually.
Festive Calendar
6 festive events in Cape Town.
South Africa
6 eventsCape Malay Choir Board competitions
Music Festival · Cape Town · Estimated dates
Dec 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Cape Town Pride
Arts & Culture · Cape Town · Tentative dates
Feb 15, 2027
Cape Town International Jazz Festival
Music Festival · Cape Town · Tentative dates
Mar 15, 2027
Suidoosterfees
Heritage & Folk · Cape Town · Tentative dates
Apr 15, 2027
Heritage Day celebrations
National & Public · Cape Town
Sep 24, 2027
Cape Malay Choir Board competitions
Music Festival · Cape Town · Tentative dates
Dec 1, 2027 – Jan 31, 2028