Public holidays
🇿🇦South Africa 2025
Public holidays
12
in 2025
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
6
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
1
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
National Women's Day
Saturday
Public
Day of Reconciliation
Tuesday
Public
Day of Goodwill
Friday · St. Stephen's Day
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in South Africa
In 2025, South Africa has 12 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is April, with 3. 4 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 6 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Heritage Day (September 24) to Day of Reconciliation (December 16): 83 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is Day of Goodwill (December 26).
Long weekends in 2025
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Human Rights Day
March 21 · Friday
Good Friday
April 18 · Friday
Family Day
April 21 · Monday
Freedom Day
April 28 · Monday
Youth Day
June 16 · Monday
Day of Goodwill
December 26 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2025?+
South Africa has 12 official public holidays in 2025, with April being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in South Africa?+
The first public holiday of 2025 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in South Africa in 2025?+
6 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2025 holidays fall on a weekend in South Africa?+
1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday: National Women's Day (August 9).