Upcoming Holidays in South Africa
This page contains the list of upcoming South Africa official public holidays, bank holidays, government holidays, regional public holidays, non-working national holidays and sectorial holidays from May 2024 to April 2025. You can check this page in advance before visiting South Africa.
List of South Africa public holidays from May 2024 to April 2025
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | South Africa May 9 2024, Thursday |
Observance |
| Mother's Day | South Africa May 12 2024, Sunday |
Observance |
| Pentecost | South Africa May 19 2024, Sunday |
Observance |
| Youth Day | South Africa June 16 2024, Sunday |
National |
| Father's Day | South Africa June 16 2024, Sunday |
Observance |
| Youth Day | South Africa June 17 2024, Monday |
National |
| Eid ul Adha | South Africa June 17 2024, Monday |
Muslim |
| June Solstice | South Africa June 20 2024, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | South Africa July 8 2024, Monday |
Muslim |
| Nelson Mandela Day | South Africa July 18 2024, Thursday |
Observance |
| National Women's Day | South Africa August 9 2024, Friday |
National |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | South Africa September 16 2024, Monday |
Muslim |
| September Equinox | South Africa September 22 2024, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Heritage Day | South Africa September 24 2024, Tuesday |
National |
| All Saints' Day | South Africa November 1 2024, Friday |
Observance |
| Day of Reconciliation | South Africa December 16 2024, Monday |
National |
| December Solstice | South Africa December 21 2024, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | South Africa December 24 2024, Tuesday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | South Africa December 25 2024, Wednesday |
National |
| Day of Goodwill | South Africa December 26 2024, Thursday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | South Africa December 31 2024, Tuesday |
Observance |
| New Year's Day | South Africa January 1 2025, Wednesday |
National |
| Isra and Mi'raj | South Africa January 27 2025, Monday |
Muslim |
| March Equinox | South Africa March 20 2025, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Human Rights Day | South Africa March 21 2025, Friday |
National |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | South Africa March 26 2025, Wednesday |
Muslim |
| Eid ul Fitr | South Africa March 31 2025, Monday |
Muslim |