South Africa has 12 public holidays as determined by the Public Holidays Act (Act No 36 of 1994) [PDF]. The Act determines whenever any public holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following on it shall …

South Africa's present calendar of public holidays was introduced in 1994. During the period between Union in 1910 and the establishment of the present republic in 1994, the following were the official …

Holidays today, tomorrow, and upcoming holidays in South Africa, including types like federal, national, statutory, and public holidays.

2 days ago · Employees are entitled to 12 paid public holidays per year. Many South African public holidays were established in honor of political struggles and the country’s fight to achieve equality for …

South Africa Public & National Holidays in 2026 / School Holidays / Government Holidays / Bank Holidays / Official Holidays for the Public & Private Sector / Download & Print

South Africa has 12 official national holiday days each year. See a full list of South Africa holidays/festivals in 2024/2025.

Feb 3, 2024 · Explore the rich tapestry of South Africa's public holidays and festivals. From New Year's Day to the Day of Goodwill, discover how each celebration reflects the nation's diverse culture, …

Aug 6, 2025 · Well grab some biltong and let’s dive into this rainbow nation’s festive calendar together! South Africa currently has 12 official public holidays each year – that’s 12 perfect opportunities for …

New Year's Day: 1 January. Human Rights Day: 21 March. Good Friday: 29 March. Family Day: 1 April. Freedom Day: 27 April. Workers' Day: 1 May. Election day: 29 May. Youth Day: 16 June. Youth Day …

All public holidays and important celebrations in South Africa: List of all dates from 2026 to 2030 - Work-free on fixed and movable dates