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South African Public Holidays 2025

South African national holidays 2025 — official calendar for South Africa

13 public holidays · Official national calendar

South Africa observes 13 official public holidays in 2025, including New Year's Day, Human Rights Day, Good Friday. On these dates, government offices, banks, and most schools are closed. Dates are sourced from the official national calendar.

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DateDayHoliday
January 1WednesdayNew Year's Day
March 21FridayHuman Rights Day
April 18FridayGood Friday
April 21MondayFamily Day
April 27SundayFreedom Day
April 28MondayPublic Holiday
May 1ThursdayWorkers' Day
June 16MondayYouth Day
August 9SaturdayNational Women's Day
September 24WednesdayHeritage Day
December 16TuesdayDay of Reconciliation
December 25ThursdayChristmas Day
December 26FridayDay of Goodwill

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Holiday data is sourced from official government calendars and may vary by region or state. Some countries have additional regional public holidays not listed here. Always verify with your local authority.