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National Holidays in South Africa in 2022
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When are the next National holidays in South Africa?
Upcoming Holidays
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
Comments
Saturday
Jan 01
New Year's Day
National Holiday
Monday
Mar 21
Human Rights Day
National Holiday
Friday
Apr 15
Good Friday
National Holiday
Monday
Apr 18
Family Day
National Holiday
Easter Monday
Wednesday
Apr 27
Freedom Day
National Holiday
National Day
Sunday
May 01
Workers' Day
National Holiday
International Workers' Day
Monday
May 02
Workers' Day (in lieu)
National Holiday
International Workers' Day
Thursday
Jun 16
Youth Day
National Holiday
Friday
Jun 17
South Africa School Holiday
Not A Public Holiday
Monday
Aug 08
South Africa School Holiday
Not A Public Holiday
Tuesday
Aug 09
National Women's Day
National Holiday
Saturday
Sep 24
Heritage Day
National Holiday
Friday
Dec 16
Day of Reconciliation
National Holiday
Sunday
Dec 25
Christmas Day
National Holiday
Monday
Dec 26
Day of Goodwill
National Holiday
Boxing Day prior to 1994
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.