South Africa Holidays 2028
Complete list of holidays and observances in South Africa for the year 2028.
January
Sat 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
Sun 2
Tweede Nuwe Jaar
Observance
February
Mon 21
Armed Forces Day
Observance
March
Tue 21
Human Rights Day
Public holiday
April
Fri 14
Good Friday
Public holiday
Sat 15
Holy Saturday
Observance
Sun 16
Easter Sunday
Observance
Mon 17
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
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