20242025
New Year’s Day1 January1 January
Human Rights Day21 March21 March
Good Friday29 March18 April
Family Day1 April21 April
Freedom Day27 April28 April
Workers' Day1 May1 May
Youth Day17 June16 June
Women’s Day9 August9 August
Heritage Day24 September24 September
Day of Reconciliation16 December16 December
Christmas Day25 December25 December
Day of Goodwill26 December26 December

*When a public holiday in South Africa falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is a public holiday.

Further reading

►For tips on adjusting to life here see Culture Shock in South Africa.

 

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