South Africa public holidays 2025
- Public holidays
- 13
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 5
South Africa public holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| March 21 | Friday | Human Rights Day |
| April 18 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 21 | Monday | Family Day |
| April 27 | Sunday | Freedom Day |
| April 28 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Thursday | Workers' Day |
| June 16 | Monday | Youth Day |
| August 9 | Saturday | National Women's Day |
| September 24 | Wednesday | Heritage Day |
| December 16 | Tuesday | Day of Reconciliation |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Friday | Day of Goodwill |
Long weekends and bridge days 2025
- March 21 – March 233 days off
- April 18 – April 214 days off
- April 26 – April 283 days off
- May 1 – May 44 days off · if you take Friday May 2 off
- June 14 – June 163 days off
- December 13 – December 164 days off · if you take Monday December 15 off
- December 25 – December 284 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 11 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| June 15 | Sunday | Father's Day |
| July 18 | Friday | Nelson Mandela Day |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2025?
South Africa has 13 public holidays in 2025; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2025?
In 2025, South Africa has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.