When are the next National holidays in South Africa?
Upcoming Holidays
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National Women's Day
Aug 9, . The holiday commemorates the national march of women on this day in 1956 to petition ... -
Heritage Day
Sep 24, . Known as Erfenisdag in Afrikaans, the intention of Heritage Day is for all South Africans ... -
Day of Reconciliation
Dec 16, . The Day of Reconciliation aims to to foster reconciliation between different racial ... -
Christmas Day
Dec 25, . Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on ... -
Day of Goodwill
Dec 26, . The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was ... -
New Year's Day
Jan 1, . New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, ...
List of Holidays in South Africa in 2022
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Human Rights Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Family Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Freedom Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Workers' Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Workers' Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Youth Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | South Africa School Holiday | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Monday | South Africa School Holiday | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Tuesday | National Women's Day | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Heritage Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Day of Reconciliation | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Christmas Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Day of Goodwill | National Holiday |
Notes
- The South African Public Holidays Act (Act No 36 of 1994) determines that whenever any public holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following it will be a public holiday.
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