All public holidays in South Africa 2025
| Day | Date | Public holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | New Year's Day | ||
| Fri | Human Rights Day | ||
| Fri | Good Friday | ||
| Mon | Family Day | ||
| Sun | Freedom Day | ||
| Mon | Freedom Day | ||
| Thu | Workers' Day | ||
| Mon | Youth Day | ||
| Sat | National Women's Day | ||
| Wed | Heritage Day | ||
| Tue | Day of Reconciliation | ||
| Thu | Christmas Day | ||
| Fri | Day of Goodwill | ||
Public holidays, festivals and observances in South Africa 2025
Special days in January 2025
Wed,
New Year's Day
nationwide public holiday
Special days in March 2025
Fri,
Human Rights Day
nationwide public holiday
Special days in April 2025
Fri,
Good Friday
nationwide public holiday
Sat,
Holy Saturday
ordinary Saturday
Sun,
Easter Sunday
Mon,
Family Day
nationwide public holiday
Sun,
Freedom Day
nationwide public holiday
Mon,
Freedom Day
nationwide public holiday
Special days in May 2025
Thu,
Workers' Day
nationwide public holiday
Sun,
Mother's Day
Special days in June 2025
Sun,
Father's Day
Mon,
Youth Day
nationwide public holiday
Special days in August 2025
Sat,
National Women's Day
nationwide public holiday
Special days in September 2025
Wed,
Heritage Day
nationwide public holiday
Special days in December 2025
Tue,
Day of Reconciliation
nationwide public holiday
Wed,
Christmas Eve
ordinary Wednesday
Thu,
Christmas Day
nationwide public holiday
Fri,
Day of Goodwill
nationwide public holiday
Wed,
New Year's Eve
ordinary Wednesday
Frequently asked questions about public holidays in South Africa
What public holidays are there 2025 in South Africa?
The nationwide public holidays in South Africa in 2025 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.