The chart below shows the 12 major public holidays which are celebrated in South Africa. In addition to the 12 major holidays listed below, election day has also been celebrated as a public holiday day for the past 20 years. If a public holiday should fall on a Sunday, the Monday following it will also be declared a public holiday.
Date Holiday
January 1 New Year’s Day
March 21 Human Rights Day
The Friday before
Easter Sunday Good Friday
The Monday
following Easter Sunday Family Day
April 27 Freedom Day
May 1 Workers’ Day
June 16 Youth Day
August 9 National Women’s Day
September 24 Heritage Day
December 16 Day of Reconciliation
December 25 Christmas Day
December 26 Day of Goodwill
For additional information on public holidays in Sout Africa you can visit – hhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_South_Africa
Or, the South African Government Information Website – http://www.info.gov.za/aboutsa/holidays.htm
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