Public Holidays in South Africa

Herewith a list of the main public holidays celebrated in South Africa.

 

1 January            New Year's Day.
21 March             Human Rights Day.
13 April                Good Friday (dates differ)
16 April                Family Day (dates differ)
27 April                Freedom Day.
1 May                   Workers' Day.
16 June               Youth Day.
9 August              National Women's Day.
24 September    Heritage Day.
16 December     Day of Reconciliation.
25 December     Christmas Day.
26 December     Day of Goodwill.

 

Holidays falling on a Sunday are observed the following Monday.