Holidays and Observances in South Africa for 2023
What are the main holidays in South Africa? As with most countries, national holidays in South Africa generally mark religious, quasi-religious or patriotic occasions. Below is a listing of all public holidays in South Africa. Add these holidays to a calendar using our calendar maker. Click on any holiday below for more details and dates for the next 10 years.
2023 SOUTH AFRICA HOLIDAYS
Date | Day | Holiday Name | Holiday Type |
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JANUARY |
Jan 1 | Sunday | New Years Day | National |
Jan 2 | Monday | Day off for New Years Day | National |
Jan 2 | Monday | Tweede Nuwe Jaar | Observance |
MARCH |
Mar 21 | Tuesday | Human Rights Day | National |
APRIL |
Apr 7 | Friday | Good Friday | National |
Apr 8 | Saturday | Holy Saturday | Observance |
Apr 9 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
Apr 10 | Monday | Family Day | National |
Apr 27 | Thursday | Freedom Day | National |
MAY |
May 1 | Monday | Workers Day | National |
May 14 | Sunday | Mothers Day | Observance |
JUNE |
Jun 16 | Friday | Youth Day | National |
Jun 18 | Sunday | Fathers Day | Observance |
JULY |
Jul 18 | Tuesday | Nelson Mandela Day | Observance |
AUGUST |
Aug 9 | Wednesday | National Womens Day | National |
SEPTEMBER |
Sep 24 | Sunday | Heritage Day | National |
Sep 25 | Monday | Day off for Heritage Day | National |
DECEMBER |
Dec 16 | Saturday | Day of Reconciliation | National |
Dec 24 | Sunday | Christmas Eve | Observance |
Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | National |
Dec 26 | Tuesday | Day of Goodwill | National |
Dec 31 | Sunday | New Years Eve | Observance |
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