Holidays in South Africa in 2028
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in South Africa in 2028. 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 2028, Saturday |
National |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | South Africa February 22 2028, Tuesday |
Muslim |
| Eid ul Fitr | South Africa February 27 2028, Sunday |
Muslim |
| March Equinox | South Africa March 20 2028, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Human Rights Day | South Africa March 21 2028, Tuesday |
National |
| Good Friday | South Africa April 14 2028, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | South Africa April 15 2028, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | South Africa April 16 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
| Family Day | South Africa April 17 2028, Monday |
National |
| Freedom Day | South Africa April 27 2028, Thursday |
National |
| Workers' Day | South Africa May 1 2028, Monday |
National |
| Eid ul Adha | South Africa May 5 2028, Friday |
Muslim |
| Mother's Day | South Africa May 14 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | South Africa May 25 2028, Thursday |
Muslim |
| Ascension Day | South Africa May 25 2028, Thursday |
Observance |
| Pentecost | South Africa June 4 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
| Youth Day | South Africa June 16 2028, Friday |
National |
| Father's Day | South Africa June 18 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
| June Solstice | South Africa June 20 2028, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
| Nelson Mandela Day | South Africa July 18 2028, Tuesday |
Observance |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | South Africa August 3 2028, Thursday |
Muslim |
| National Women's Day | South Africa August 9 2028, Wednesday |
National |
| September Equinox | South Africa September 22 2028, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Heritage Day | South Africa September 24 2028, Sunday |
National |
| Heritage Day | South Africa September 25 2028, Monday |
National |
| All Saints' Day | South Africa November 1 2028, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Isra and Mi'raj | South Africa December 14 2028, Thursday |
Muslim |
| Day of Reconciliation | South Africa December 16 2028, Saturday |
National |
| December Solstice | South Africa December 21 2028, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | South Africa December 24 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | South Africa December 25 2028, Monday |
National |
| Day of Goodwill | South Africa December 26 2028, Tuesday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | South Africa December 31 2028, Sunday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in South Africa