When are the next National holidays in South Africa?
Upcoming Holidays
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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, ... -
New Year's Day (in lieu)
Jan 2, . As New Year's Day falls on a Sunday in 2023, the following Monday will be a holiday. -
Human Rights Day
Mar 21, . Marks the establishment of the Human Rights Commission and Sharpeville Day
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 |
| Key |
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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