Holidays in South Africa in 2040
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in South Africa in 2040. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting South Africa.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | South Africa January 1 2040, Sunday |
National |
| New Year's Day | South Africa January 2 2040, Monday |
National |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | South Africa January 16 2040, Monday |
Muslim |
| March Equinox | South Africa March 20 2040, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
| Human Rights Day | South Africa March 21 2040, Wednesday |
National |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | South Africa March 26 2040, Monday |
Muslim |
| Good Friday | South Africa March 30 2040, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | South Africa March 31 2040, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | South Africa April 1 2040, Sunday |
Observance |
| Family Day | South Africa April 2 2040, Monday |
National |
| Freedom Day | South Africa April 27 2040, Friday |
National |
| Workers' Day | South Africa May 1 2040, Tuesday |
National |
| Ascension Day | South Africa May 10 2040, Thursday |
Observance |
| Mother's Day | South Africa May 13 2040, Sunday |
Observance |
| Pentecost | South Africa May 20 2040, Sunday |
Observance |
| Youth Day | South Africa June 16 2040, Saturday |
National |
| Father's Day | South Africa June 17 2040, Sunday |
Observance |
| June Solstice | South Africa June 20 2040, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Nelson Mandela Day | South Africa July 18 2040, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Isra and Mi'raj | South Africa August 6 2040, Monday |
Muslim |
| National Women's Day | South Africa August 9 2040, Thursday |
National |
| September Equinox | South Africa September 22 2040, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Heritage Day | South Africa September 24 2040, Monday |
National |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | South Africa October 3 2040, Wednesday |
Muslim |
| Eid ul Fitr | South Africa October 8 2040, Monday |
Muslim |
| All Saints' Day | South Africa November 1 2040, Thursday |
Observance |
| Eid ul Adha | South Africa December 15 2040, Saturday |
Muslim |
| Day of Reconciliation | South Africa December 16 2040, Sunday |
National |
| Day of Reconciliation | South Africa December 17 2040, Monday |
National |
| December Solstice | South Africa December 21 2040, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | South Africa December 24 2040, Monday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | South Africa December 25 2040, Tuesday |
National |
| Day of Goodwill | South Africa December 26 2040, Wednesday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | South Africa December 31 2040, Monday |
Observance |
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