Public Holidays in South Africa in 2025
This page contains a national calendar of all 2025 public holidays for South Africa. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting South Africa. Discover What Day is Today January 29th in South Africa. Upcoming Holidays in South Africa
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | South Africa January 1, Wednesday |
National |
| Isra and Mi'raj | South Africa January 27, Monday |
Muslim |
| March Equinox | South Africa March 20, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Human Rights Day | South Africa March 21, Friday |
National |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | South Africa March 26, Wednesday |
Muslim |
| Eid ul Fitr | South Africa March 31, Monday |
Muslim |
| Good Friday | South Africa April 18, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | South Africa April 19, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | South Africa April 20, Sunday |
Observance |
| Family Day | South Africa April 21, Monday |
National |
| Freedom Day | South Africa April 27, Sunday |
National |
| Freedom Day | South Africa April 28, Monday |
National |
| Workers' Day | South Africa May 1, Thursday |
National |
| Mother's Day | South Africa May 11, Sunday |
Observance |
| Ascension Day | South Africa May 29, Thursday |
Observance |
| Eid ul Adha | South Africa June 7, Saturday |
Muslim |
| Pentecost | South Africa June 8, Sunday |
Observance |
| Father's Day | South Africa June 15, Sunday |
Observance |
| Youth Day | South Africa June 16, Monday |
National |
| June Solstice | South Africa June 21, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | South Africa June 27, Friday |
Muslim |
| Nelson Mandela Day | South Africa July 18, Friday |
Observance |
| National Women's Day | South Africa August 9, Saturday |
National |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | South Africa September 5, Friday |
Muslim |
| September Equinox | South Africa September 22, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Heritage Day | South Africa September 24, Wednesday |
National |
| All Saints' Day | South Africa November 1, Saturday |
Observance |
| Day of Reconciliation | South Africa December 16, Tuesday |
National |
| December Solstice | South Africa December 21, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | South Africa December 24, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | South Africa December 25, Thursday |
National |
| Day of Goodwill | South Africa December 26, Friday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | South Africa December 31, Wednesday |
Observance |
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