South Africa Holidays 2023
Complete list of holidays and observances in South Africa for the year 2023.
January
Sun 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
Mon 2
Day off for New Year's Day
Public holiday
Mon 2
Tweede Nuwe Jaar
Observance
February
Tue 21
Armed Forces Day
Observance
March
Tue 21
Human Rights Day
Public holiday
April
Fri 7
Good Friday
Public holiday
Sat 8
Holy Saturday
Observance
Sun 9
Easter Sunday
Observance
Mon 10
Family Day
Public holiday
Thu 27
Freedom Day
Public holiday
May
Mon 1
Workers' Day
Public holiday
Sun 14
Mother's Day
Observance
June
Fri 16
Youth Day
Public holiday
Sun 18
Father's Day
Observance
July
Tue 18
Nelson Mandela Day
Observance
August
Wed 9
National Women's Day
Public holiday
September
Sun 24
Heritage Day
Public holiday
Mon 25
Day off for Heritage Day
Public holiday
December
Fri 15
Rugby World Cup Win Public Holiday
Public holiday
Sat 16
Day of Reconciliation
Public holiday
Sun 24
Christmas Eve
Observance
Mon 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday
Tue 26
Day of Goodwill
Public holiday
Sun 31
New Year's Eve
Observance