List of National Holidays in South Africa 2028
13
public holidays
10
during weekdays
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New Year's Day
Saturday, January 1, 2028
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List of National Holidays in South Africa 2028
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2028 | New Year's Day | Saturday |
| March 21, 2028 | Human Rights Day | Tuesday |
| April 14, 2028 | Good Friday | Friday |
| April 17, 2028 | Family Day | Monday |
| April 27, 2028 | Freedom Day | Thursday |
| May 1, 2028 | Workers' Day | Monday |
| June 16, 2028 | Youth Day | Friday |
| August 9, 2028 | National Women's Day | Wednesday |
| September 24, 2028 | Heritage Day | Sunday |
| September 25, 2028 | Heritage Day Observed | Monday |
| December 16, 2028 | Day of Reconciliation | Saturday |
| December 25, 2028 | Christmas Day | Monday |
| December 26, 2028 | Day of Goodwill | Tuesday |
New Year's Day
January 1, 2028
Human Rights Day
March 21, 2028
Good Friday
April 14, 2028
Family Day
April 17, 2028
Freedom Day
April 27, 2028
Workers' Day
May 1, 2028
Youth Day
June 16, 2028
National Women's Day
August 9, 2028
Heritage Day
September 24, 2028
Heritage Day Observed
September 25, 2028
Day of Reconciliation
December 16, 2028
Christmas Day
December 25, 2028
Day of Goodwill
December 26, 2028
2028 Calendar
Plan your time off with this 2028 calendar showing all public holidays in South Africa. View holidays at a glance and find the best opportunities to extend your vacation.
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December
Vacation Ideas
Maximize your time off by strategically using these holidays to create extended vacations.
March 2028
1 vacation idea
April 2028
3 vacation ideas
May 2028
1 vacation idea
June 2028
1 vacation idea
August 2028
1 vacation idea
September 2028
1 vacation idea
December 2028
2 vacation ideas
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Frequently Asked Questions
South Africa has 13 national holidays in 2028. Of these, 10 fall on weekdays and 3 fall on weekends.