Holidays in South Africa
March
| Mar 20 |
Wednesday |
Season |
March equinox |
| Mar 21 |
Thursday |
Public Holiday |
Human Rights Day |
| Mar 29 |
Friday |
Public Holiday |
Good Friday |
| Mar 30 |
Saturday |
Observance |
Holy Saturday |
| Mar 31 |
Sunday |
Public Holiday |
Easter Day |
April
| Apr 1 |
Monday |
Public Holiday |
Family Day |
| Apr 27 |
Saturday |
Public Holiday |
Freedom Day |
May
| May 1 |
Wednesday |
Public Holiday |
Workers' Day |
| May 12 |
Sunday |
Observance |
Mother's Day |
June
| Jun 16 |
Sunday |
Public Holiday |
Youth Day |
| Jun 16 |
Sunday |
Observance |
Father's Day |
| Jun 17 |
Monday |
Public Holiday |
Youth Day observed |
| Jun 21 |
Friday |
Season |
June Solstice |
August
| Aug 9 |
Friday |
Public Holiday |
National Women's Day |
September
| Sep 22 |
Sunday |
Season |
September equinox |
| Sep 24 |
Tuesday |
Public Holiday |
Heritage Day |
December
| Dec 16 |
Monday |
Public Holiday |
Day of Reconciliation |
| Dec 21 |
Saturday |
Season |
December Solstice |
| Dec 24 |
Tuesday |
Observance |
Christmas Eve |
| Dec 25 |
Wednesday |
Public Holiday |
Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 |
Thursday |
Public Holiday |
Day of Goodwill |
| Dec 31 |
Tuesday |
Observance |
New Year's Eve |
