South Africa public holidays 2028
- Public holidays
- 13
- On a weekend
- 3
- Long weekends
- 5
South Africa public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day |
| March 21 | Tuesday | Human Rights Day |
| April 14 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 17 | Monday | Family Day |
| April 27 | Thursday | Freedom Day |
| May 1 | Monday | Workers' Day |
| June 16 | Friday | Youth Day |
| August 9 | Wednesday | National Women's Day |
| September 24 | Sunday | Heritage Day |
| September 25 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| December 16 | Saturday | Day of Reconciliation |
| December 25 | Monday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Tuesday | Day of Goodwill |
Long weekends and bridge days 2028
- March 18 – March 214 days off · if you take Monday March 20 off
- April 14 – April 174 days off
- April 27 – May 15 days off · if you take Friday April 28 off
- April 29 – May 13 days off
- June 16 – June 183 days off
- September 23 – September 253 days off
- December 23 – December 264 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 16 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 14 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| June 18 | Sunday | Father's Day |
| July 18 | Tuesday | 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 2028?
South Africa has 13 public holidays in 2028; 3 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2028?
In 2028, South Africa has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.