All public holidays in South Africa 2023
| Day | Date | Public holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | New Year's Day | ||
| Mon | New Year's Day | ||
| Tue | Human Rights Day | ||
| Fri | Good Friday | ||
| Mon | Family Day | ||
| Thu | Freedom Day | ||
| Mon | Workers' Day | ||
| Fri | Youth Day | ||
| Wed | National Women's Day | ||
| Sun | Heritage Day | ||
| Mon | Heritage Day | ||
| Sat | Day of Reconciliation | ||
| Mon | Christmas Day | ||
| Tue | Day of Goodwill | ||
Public holidays, festivals and observances in South Africa 2023
Special days in January 2023
Sun,
New Year's Day
nationwide public holiday
Mon,
New Year's Day
nationwide public holiday
Special days in March 2023
Tue,
Human Rights Day
nationwide public holiday
Special days in April 2023
Fri,
Good Friday
nationwide public holiday
Sat,
Holy Saturday
ordinary Saturday
Sun,
Easter Sunday
Mon,
Family Day
nationwide public holiday
Thu,
Freedom Day
nationwide public holiday
Special days in May 2023
Mon,
Workers' Day
nationwide public holiday
Sun,
Mother's Day
Special days in June 2023
Fri,
Youth Day
nationwide public holiday
Sun,
Father's Day
Special days in August 2023
Wed,
National Women's Day
nationwide public holiday
Special days in September 2023
Sun,
Heritage Day
nationwide public holiday
Mon,
Heritage Day
nationwide public holiday
Special days in December 2023
Sat,
Day of Reconciliation
nationwide public holiday
Sun,
Christmas Eve
Mon,
Christmas Day
nationwide public holiday
Tue,
Day of Goodwill
nationwide public holiday
Sun,
New Year's Eve
Frequently asked questions about public holidays in South Africa
What public holidays are there 2023 in South Africa?
The nationwide public holidays in South Africa in 2023 are New Year's Day, Human Rights Day, Good Friday, Family Day, Freedom Day, Workers' Day, Youth Day, National Women's Day, Heritage Day, Day of Reconciliation, Christmas Day and Day of Goodwill.