South Africa public holidays 2025
Official non-working public holidays in South Africa, 2025.
South Africa, 2025
13 public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Weekday | When | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Wednesday | 675 days ago | Public holiday |
| 21 March | Human Rights Day | Friday | 596 days ago | Public holiday |
| 18 April | Good Friday | Friday | 568 days ago | Public holiday |
| 21 April | Family Day | Monday | 565 days ago | Public holiday |
| 27 April | Freedom Day | Sunday | 559 days ago | Public holiday |
| 28 April | Freedom Day (observed) | Monday | 558 days ago | Observed day off |
| 1 May | Workers' Day | Thursday | 555 days ago | Public holiday |
| 16 June | Youth Day | Monday | 509 days ago | Public holiday |
| 9 August | National Women's Day | Saturday | 455 days ago | Public holiday |
| 24 September | Heritage Day | Wednesday | 409 days ago | Public holiday |
| 16 December | Day of Reconciliation | Tuesday | 326 days ago | Public holiday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Thursday | 317 days ago | Public holiday |
| 26 December | Day of Goodwill | Friday | 316 days ago | Public holiday |
Working days in 2025
- Working days in 2025: 250
- Free days in 2025: 115
- Public holidays in 2025: 13
A free day is a Saturday, a Sunday or a public holiday — one rule on every page of this site.