Holidays in South Africa in 2031
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in South Africa in 2031. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting South Africa.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | South Africa January 1 2031, Wednesday |
National |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | South Africa January 20 2031, Monday |
Muslim |
| Eid ul Fitr | South Africa January 25 2031, Saturday |
Muslim |
| March Equinox | South Africa March 20 2031, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Human Rights Day | South Africa March 21 2031, Friday |
National |
| Eid ul Adha | South Africa April 3 2031, Thursday |
Muslim |
| Good Friday | South Africa April 11 2031, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | South Africa April 12 2031, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | South Africa April 13 2031, Sunday |
Observance |
| Family Day | South Africa April 14 2031, Monday |
National |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | South Africa April 23 2031, Wednesday |
Muslim |
| Freedom Day | South Africa April 27 2031, Sunday |
National |
| Freedom Day | South Africa April 28 2031, Monday |
National |
| Workers' Day | South Africa May 1 2031, Thursday |
National |
| Mother's Day | South Africa May 11 2031, Sunday |
Observance |
| Ascension Day | South Africa May 22 2031, Thursday |
Observance |
| Pentecost | South Africa June 1 2031, Sunday |
Observance |
| Father's Day | South Africa June 15 2031, Sunday |
Observance |
| Youth Day | South Africa June 16 2031, Monday |
National |
| June Solstice | South Africa June 21 2031, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | South Africa July 2 2031, Wednesday |
Muslim |
| Nelson Mandela Day | South Africa July 18 2031, Friday |
Observance |
| National Women's Day | South Africa August 9 2031, Saturday |
National |
| September Equinox | South Africa September 23 2031, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
| Heritage Day | South Africa September 24 2031, Wednesday |
National |
| All Saints' Day | South Africa November 1 2031, Saturday |
Observance |
| Isra and Mi'raj | South Africa November 12 2031, Wednesday |
Muslim |
| Day of Reconciliation | South Africa December 16 2031, Tuesday |
National |
| December Solstice | South Africa December 22 2031, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | South Africa December 24 2031, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | South Africa December 25 2031, Thursday |
National |
| Day of Goodwill | South Africa December 26 2031, Friday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | South Africa December 31 2031, Wednesday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in South Africa