Holidays in South Africa · 2025
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The year at a glance
Every holiday in 2025 — the ones ahead are ticking closer
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New Year's Day
Wednesday, January 1
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Human Rights Day
Friday, March 21
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Good Friday
Friday, April 18
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Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 20
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Family Day
Monday, April 21
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Freedom Day
Sunday, April 27
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Public Holiday
Monday, April 28
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Workers' Day
Thursday, May 1
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Mother's Day
Sunday, May 11
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Father's Day
Sunday, June 15
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Youth Day
Monday, June 16
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Nelson Mandela Day
Friday, July 18
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National Women's Day
Saturday, August 9
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Heritage Day
Wednesday, September 24
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Celebrated
Day of Reconciliation
Tuesday, December 16
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Celebrated
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25
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Day of Goodwill
Friday, December 26