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 2 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 4 months ago |
Public Holiday | 18 Apr 2025 3 months ago |
Easter Sunday Observance Holiday | 20 Apr 2025 3 months ago |
Family Day Public Holiday | 21 Apr 2025 3 months ago |
Freedom Day Public Holiday | 27 Apr 2025 3 months ago |
Public Holiday Public Holiday | 28 Apr 2025 3 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 a month ago |
Youth Day Public Holiday | 16 Jun 2025 a month ago |
Nelson Mandela Day Observance Holiday | 18 Jul 2025 in 2 days |
National Women's Day Public Holiday | 09 Aug 2025 in 24 days |
Heritage Day Public Holiday | 24 Sep 2025 in 2 months |
Day of Reconciliation Public Holiday | 16 Dec 2025 in 5 months |
Christmas Day Public Holiday | 25 Dec 2025 in 5 months |
Day of Goodwill Public Holiday | 26 Dec 2025 in 5 months |