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Holidays in South Africa - 2025

Public holidays and observances.

Country overview

Insight summary

2025, South Africa has 12 holidays in total, including 12 public holidays. The busiest month is April with 3 holidays.

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2025WednesdayNew Year's Day
March 21, 2025FridayHuman Rights Day
April 18, 2025FridayGood Friday
April 21, 2025MondayFamily Day
April 28, 2025MondayFreedom Day
May 1, 2025ThursdayWorkers' Day
June 16, 2025MondayYouth Day
August 9, 2025SaturdayNational Women's Day
September 24, 2025WednesdayHeritage Day
December 16, 2025TuesdayDay of Reconciliation
December 25, 2025ThursdayChristmas Day
December 26, 2025FridayDay of Goodwill