south, africa Holidays

Posted by CelebrateZone.com on Wed, May 10, 2023

All upcoming holidays for South Africa.

South Africa is a country located in the southernmost part of the African continent. It is known for its diverse culture, beautiful landscapes, and unique wildlife. The country celebrates a variety of holidays throughout the year, some of which are traditional African holidays, while others are celebrated globally.

One of the most important holidays in South Africa is Freedom Day, which is celebrated on April 27th each year. This holiday commemorates the first democratic elections held in the country in 1994, which marked the end of apartheid and the beginning of a new era of freedom and equality.

Another important holiday in South Africa is Heritage Day, which is celebrated on September 24th. This holiday celebrates the country’s diverse cultural heritage and encourages people to embrace and celebrate their own unique cultural identities.

Christmas Day and Easter are also widely celebrated in South Africa, as they are in many other countries around the world. In addition, there are several traditional African holidays that are celebrated in South Africa, such as the Zulu festival of Umhlanga, which celebrates the coming of age of young women, and the Xhosa circumcision ceremony, which marks the transition from boyhood to manhood.

Overall, South Africa is a country with a rich and diverse cultural heritage, and its holidays reflect this diversity and celebrate the country’s unique history and traditions.

Holidays in South Africa

Date Holiday
01, January, 2023 New Year’s Day
02, January, 2023 New Year’s Day
07, April, 2023 Good Friday
10, April, 2023 Family Day
16, December, 2023 Day of Reconciliation
25, December, 2023 Christmas Day
26, December, 2023 Day of Goodwill
21, March, 2023 Human Rights Day
27, April, 2023 Freedom Day
01, May, 2023 Workers’ Day
16, June, 2023 Youth Day
09, August, 2023 National Women’s Day
24, September, 2023 Heritage Day
25, September, 2023 Heritage Day
01, January, 2024 New Year’s Day
29, March, 2024 Good Friday
01, April, 2024 Family Day
16, December, 2024 Day of Reconciliation
25, December, 2024 Christmas Day
26, December, 2024 Day of Goodwill
21, March, 2024 Human Rights Day
27, April, 2024 Freedom Day
01, May, 2024 Workers’ Day
16, June, 2024 Youth Day
17, June, 2024 Youth Day
09, August, 2024 National Women’s Day
24, September, 2024 Heritage Day
01, January, 2025 New Year’s Day
18, April, 2025 Good Friday
21, April, 2025 Family Day
16, December, 2025 Day of Reconciliation
25, December, 2025 Christmas Day
26, December, 2025 Day of Goodwill
21, March, 2025 Human Rights Day
27, April, 2025 Freedom Day
28, April, 2025 Freedom Day
01, May, 2025 Workers’ Day
16, June, 2025 Youth Day
09, August, 2025 National Women’s Day
24, September, 2025 Heritage Day
01, January, 2026 New Year’s Day
03, April, 2026 Good Friday
06, April, 2026 Family Day
16, December, 2026 Day of Reconciliation
25, December, 2026 Christmas Day
26, December, 2026 Day of Goodwill
21, March, 2026 Human Rights Day
27, April, 2026 Freedom Day
01, May, 2026 Workers’ Day
16, June, 2026 Youth Day
09, August, 2026 National Women’s Day
10, August, 2026 National Women’s Day
24, September, 2026 Heritage Day
01, January, 2027 New Year’s Day
26, March, 2027 Good Friday
29, March, 2027 Family Day
16, December, 2027 Day of Reconciliation
25, December, 2027 Christmas Day
26, December, 2027 Day of Goodwill
27, December, 2027 Day of Goodwill
21, March, 2027 Human Rights Day
22, March, 2027 Human Rights Day
27, April, 2027 Freedom Day
01, May, 2027 Workers’ Day
16, June, 2027 Youth Day
09, August, 2027 National Women’s Day
24, September, 2027 Heritage Day