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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