South Africa
South Africa public holidays — 2025
Official public holidays in South Africa for 2025, from government sources.
No — today is not a public holiday in South Africa
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| Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 1 January 2025 | New Year's Day | |
| Friday 21 March 2025 | Human Rights Day | |
| Friday 18 April 2025 | Good Friday | |
| Monday 21 April 2025 | Family Day | |
| Monday 28 April 2025 | Freedom Day | Actual date 2025-04-27 Actual date 27 Apr 2025. |
| Thursday 1 May 2025 | Workers' Day | |
| Monday 16 June 2025 | Youth Day | |
| Saturday 9 August 2025 | National Women's Day | |
| Wednesday 24 September 2025 | Heritage Day | |
| Tuesday 16 December 2025 | Day of Reconciliation | |
| Thursday 25 December 2025 | Christmas Day | |
| Friday 26 December 2025 | Day of Goodwill |
Source: Department of Home Affairs / Public Holidays Act. Licence: South African government information (republication permitted with attribution).