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 |