South Africa public holidays 2025
National public holidays in South Africa. Regional/subdivision holidays are not included.
2025 holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| March 21, 2025 | Friday | Human Rights Day |
| April 18, 2025 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 21, 2025 | Monday | Family Day |
| April 27, 2025 | Sunday | Freedom Day |
| April 28, 2025 | Monday | Freedom Day (observed) |
| May 1, 2025 | Thursday | Workers' Day |
| June 16, 2025 | Monday | Youth Day |
| August 9, 2025 | Saturday | National Women's Day |
| September 24, 2025 | Wednesday | Heritage Day |
| December 16, 2025 | Tuesday | Day of Reconciliation |
| December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2025 | Friday | Day of Goodwill |
Weekend days: Saturday and Sunday. Coverage: 2010–2040. Source: python-holidays (MIT), national public holidays.
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FAQ
How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2025?
13 weekday and weekend holiday dates are listed for 2025, in addition to weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
What days are weekends for South Africa?
Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.
When is the next South Africa holiday?
Local Government Elections on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
How do I check South Africa business days in code?
Call GET https://bankday.jacklehoff4866.workers.dev/v1/business-day?calendar=za&date=YYYY-MM-DD with a free Bankday API key. The response says whether the date is a business day and gives the next and previous business days.