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Holidays in South Africa

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In South Africa, there are 17 holidays: 13 public holidays, 4 observance holidays. The most recent holiday in South Africa is Father's Day (Observance Holiday), observed in a day on 15 June 2025.

Public Holidays are official days off recognized by the government.
Observance Holidays are days of significance but not official holidays.
NameDate
New Year's Day
Public Holiday
01 Jan 2025
5 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
a month ago
Mother's Day
Observance Holiday
11 May 2025
a month ago
Father's Day
Observance Holiday
15 Jun 2025
in a day
Youth Day
Public Holiday
16 Jun 2025
in 2 days
Nelson Mandela Day
Observance Holiday
18 Jul 2025
in a month
National Women's Day
Public Holiday
09 Aug 2025
in 2 months
Heritage Day
Public Holiday
24 Sep 2025
in 3 months
Day of Reconciliation
Public Holiday
16 Dec 2025
in 6 months
Christmas Day
Public Holiday
25 Dec 2025
in 6 months
Day of Goodwill
Public Holiday
26 Dec 2025
in 6 months