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2019 Public Holidays in South Africa

South Africa has 12 public holidays which was determined by the Public Holidays Act (Act No 36 of 1994). As determined by the Act, whenever any public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following day which is a Monday shall be a public holiday. Some of these public holidays include Labour Day, Youths Day, Freedom Day and the likes. Through this page, we will be taking a look at the Public Holidays in South Africa 2019 and their dates.

Tue Jan 1

New Year’s Day

Thu Mar 21

Human Rights Day

Fri Apr 19

Good Friday

Mon Apr 22

Family Day

Sat Apr 27

Freedom Day

Wed May 1

Labour Day

Sun Jun 16

Youth Day

Mon Jun 17

Public Holiday

Fri Aug 9

National Women’s Day

Tue Sep 24

Heritage Day

Mon Dec 16

Day of Reconciliation

Wed Dec 25

Christmas Day

Thu Dec 26

Day of Good Will

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