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National Holidays in South Africa

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13

public holidays

11

during weekdays

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National Holidays in South Africa 2025

New Year's Day

January 1, 2025

Wednesday

Human Rights Day

March 21, 2025

Friday

Good Friday

April 18, 2025

Friday

Family Day

April 21, 2025

Monday

Freedom Day

April 27, 2025

Sunday

Freedom Day Observed

April 28, 2025

Monday

Workers' Day

May 1, 2025

Thursday

Youth Day

June 16, 2025

Monday

National Women's Day

August 9, 2025

Saturday

Heritage Day

September 24, 2025

Wednesday

Day of Reconciliation

December 16, 2025

Tuesday

Christmas Day

December 25, 2025

Thursday

Day of Goodwill

December 26, 2025

Friday

2025 Calendar

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February

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18 - Good Friday
21 - Family Day
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28 - Freedom Day Observed

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16 - Day of Reconciliation
25 - Christmas Day
26 - Day of Goodwill

Vacation Ideas

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December 2025

3 vacation ideas

Day of Reconciliation
Dec 16
Christmas Day
Dec 25
Day of Goodwill
Dec 26
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Frequently Asked Questions

South Africa has 13 national holidays in 2025. Of these, 11 fall on weekdays and 2 fall on weekends.