South Africa Holidays 2025
Complete list of holidays and observances in South Africa for the year 2025.
January
Wed 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
Thu 2
Tweede Nuwe Jaar
Observance
February
Fri 21
Armed Forces Day
Observance
March
Fri 21
Human Rights Day
Public holiday
April
Fri 18
Good Friday
Public holiday
Sat 19
Holy Saturday
Observance
Sun 20
Easter Sunday
Observance
Mon 21
Family Day
Public holiday
Sun 27
Freedom Day
Public holiday
Mon 28
Freedom Day observed
Public holiday
May
Thu 1
Workers' Day
Public holiday
Sun 11
Mother's Day
Observance
June
Sun 15
Father's Day
Observance
Mon 16
Youth Day
Public holiday
July
Fri 18
Nelson Mandela Day
Observance
August
Sat 9
National Women's Day
Public holiday
September
Wed 24
Heritage Day
Public holiday
December
Tue 16
Day of Reconciliation
Public holiday
Wed 24
Christmas Eve
Observance
Thu 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday
Fri 26
Day of Goodwill
Public holiday
Wed 31
New Year's Eve
Observance