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Marriage Equality, South Africa (1 December 2006)
South Africa was the first African country, and the fifth in the world, to allow same-sex marriage, under the Civil Union Act of 2006.
When is Marriage Equality, South Africa (1 December 2006) in 2026?
Marriage Equality, South Africa (1 December 2006) 2026 is on Tuesday, 1 December 2026. Other years: 2027, Wednesday, 1 December 2027; 2028, Friday, 1 December 2028.
About Marriage Equality, South Africa (1 December 2006)
The Constitutional Court ruled in December 2005 that the marriage law was unconstitutional because it excluded same-sex couples, and gave Parliament a year to fix it. Parliament passed the Civil Union Act in November 2006, which came into force on 1 December 2006. South Africa's constitution of 1996 was the first in the world to protect against discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation. Some marriage officers may decline on conscience grounds. As of 2026 South Africa remains the only African country with such marriages.
Marriage Equality, South Africa (1 December 2006) dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | Marriage Equality, South Africa (1 December 2006) date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, 1 December 2026 |
| 2027 | Wednesday, 1 December 2027 |
| 2028 | Friday, 1 December 2028 |
What is served
- braai
- wedding cake
Also part of it, and being written: Same-sex marriage in South Africa (The law and its history.), Civil Union Act, 2006 (The Act.).
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Background: "Same-sex marriage in South Africa" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.