South Africa

There are 12 public holidays in South Africa in 2025.

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January 2025

  • 01

    New Year's Day

    Wednesday

    Public

March 2025

  • 21

    Human Rights Day

    Friday

    Public

April 2025

  • 18

    Good Friday

    Friday

    Public
  • 21

    Family Day

    Monday

    Public
  • 28

    Freedom Day

    Monday

    Public

May 2025

  • 01

    Workers' Day

    Thursday

    Public

June 2025

  • 16

    Youth Day

    Monday

    Public

August 2025

  • 09

    National Women's Day

    Saturday · Weekend

    Public

September 2025

  • 24

    Heritage Day

    Wednesday

    Public

December 2025

  • 16

    Day of Reconciliation

    Tuesday

    Public
  • 25

    Christmas Day

    Thursday

    Public
  • 26

    Day of Goodwill

    Friday

    Public
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next public holiday in South Africa?
You can find the next public holiday in South Africa on our next holiday page. We keep the data updated in real time.
How many public holidays are there in South Africa in 2025?
There are 12 public holidays in South Africa in 2025.
Are public holidays in South Africa the same every year?
Most public holidays in South Africa are fixed dates that recur every year, though some may shift when they fall on a weekend.
Can I download the 2025 public holidays for South Africa?
Yes, you can download the 2025 public holidays for South Africa in ICS, PDF or Excel format using the download buttons above.
What is the longest weekend in South Africa in 2025?
Check our long weekends section above to find the longest holiday bridges in South Africa for 2025.