Holidays in South Africa in 2025
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in South Africa in 2025. 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 2025, Wednesday |
National |
| Isra and Mi'raj | South Africa January 27 2025, Monday |
Muslim |
| March Equinox | South Africa March 20 2025, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Human Rights Day | South Africa March 21 2025, Friday |
National |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | South Africa March 26 2025, Wednesday |
Muslim |
| Eid ul Fitr | South Africa March 31 2025, Monday |
Muslim |
| Good Friday | South Africa April 18 2025, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | South Africa April 19 2025, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | South Africa April 20 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
| Family Day | South Africa April 21 2025, Monday |
National |
| Freedom Day | South Africa April 27 2025, Sunday |
National |
| Freedom Day | South Africa April 28 2025, Monday |
National |
| Workers' Day | South Africa May 1 2025, Thursday |
National |
| Mother's Day | South Africa May 11 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
| Ascension Day | South Africa May 29 2025, Thursday |
Observance |
| Eid ul Adha | South Africa June 7 2025, Saturday |
Muslim |
| Pentecost | South Africa June 8 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
| Father's Day | South Africa June 15 2025, Sunday |
Observance |
| Youth Day | South Africa June 16 2025, Monday |
National |
| June Solstice | South Africa June 21 2025, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | South Africa June 27 2025, Friday |
Muslim |
| Nelson Mandela Day | South Africa July 18 2025, Friday |
Observance |
| National Women's Day | South Africa August 9 2025, Saturday |
National |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | South Africa September 5 2025, Friday |
Muslim |
| September Equinox | South Africa September 22 2025, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Heritage Day | South Africa September 24 2025, Wednesday |
National |
| All Saints' Day | South Africa November 1 2025, Saturday |
Observance |
| Day of Reconciliation | South Africa December 16 2025, Tuesday |
National |
| December Solstice | South Africa December 21 2025, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | South Africa December 24 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | South Africa December 25 2025, Thursday |
National |
| Day of Goodwill | South Africa December 26 2025, Friday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | South Africa December 31 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in South Africa