A list of public holidays in South Africa:
| Date | English Name |
|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day |
| 21 March | Human Rights Day |
| The Friday before Easter Sunday | Good Friday |
| The Monday following Easter Sunday | Family Day |
| 27 April | Freedom Day |
| 1 May | Workers' Day |
| 16 June | Youth Day |
| 9 August | National Women's Day |
| 24 September | Heritage Day |
| 16 December | Day of Reconciliation |
| 25 December | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Day of Goodwill |
The Public Holidays Act (Act No 36 of 1994) determines that whenever any public holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following it will be a public holiday.
Read more about Public Holidays In South Africa: Once-off Holidays, Religious Public Holidays, Historical Public Holidays
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