Holidays in South Africa
🇿🇦In South Africa, there are 17 holidays: 13 public holidays, 4 observance holidays. The most recent holiday in South Africa is Nelson Mandela Day (Observance Holiday), observed in 15 days on 18 July 2025.
Public Holidays are official days off recognized by the government.
Observance Holidays are days of significance but not official holidays.
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
New Year's Day Public Holiday | 01 Jan 2025 6 months ago |
Human Rights Day Public Holiday | 21 Mar 2025 3 months ago |
Public Holiday | 18 Apr 2025 2 months ago |
Easter Sunday Observance Holiday | 20 Apr 2025 2 months ago |
Family Day Public Holiday | 21 Apr 2025 2 months ago |
Freedom Day Public Holiday | 27 Apr 2025 2 months ago |
Public Holiday Public Holiday | 28 Apr 2025 2 months ago |
Workers' Day Public Holiday | 01 May 2025 2 months ago |
Mother's Day Observance Holiday | 11 May 2025 2 months ago |
Father's Day Observance Holiday | 15 Jun 2025 18 days ago |
Youth Day Public Holiday | 16 Jun 2025 17 days ago |
Nelson Mandela Day Observance Holiday | 18 Jul 2025 in 15 days |
National Women's Day Public Holiday | 09 Aug 2025 in a month |
Heritage Day Public Holiday | 24 Sep 2025 in 3 months |
Day of Reconciliation Public Holiday | 16 Dec 2025 in 5 months |
Christmas Day Public Holiday | 25 Dec 2025 in 6 months |
Day of Goodwill Public Holiday | 26 Dec 2025 in 6 months |