- Download our Moving to South Africa Guide (PDF)
2024 | 2025 | |
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New Year’s Day | 1 January | 1 January |
Human Rights Day | 21 March | 21 March |
Good Friday | 29 March | 18 April |
Family Day | 1 April | 21 April |
Freedom Day | 27 April | 28 April |
Workers' Day | 1 May | 1 May |
Youth Day | 17 June | 16 June |
Women’s Day | 9 August | 9 August |
Heritage Day | 24 September | 24 September |
Day of Reconciliation | 16 December | 16 December |
Christmas Day | 25 December | 25 December |
Day of Goodwill | 26 December | 26 December |
*When a public holiday in South Africa falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is a public holiday.
Further reading
►For tips on adjusting to life here see Culture Shock in South Africa.
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