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When are the next National holidays in South Africa?
Day of Reconciliation
Dec 16 in 2 days
Christmas Eve
Dec 24 in 10 days
Christmas Day
Dec 25 in 11 days
Day of Goodwill
Dec 26 in 12 days
New Year's Eve
Dec 31 in 17 days
List of Holidays In South Africa 2025 
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Jan 2 | Tweede Nuwe Jaar | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Feb 21 | Armed Forces Day | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Mar 21 | Human Rights Day | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Apr 18 | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Apr 19 | Holy Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Apr 20 | Easter Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Apr 21 | Family Day | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Apr 27 | Freedom Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Apr 28 | Freedom Day observed | Public Holiday |
| Thu | May 1 | Workers' Day | Public Holiday |
| Sun | May 11 | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Jun 15 | Father's Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Jun 16 | Youth Day | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Jul 18 | Nelson Mandela Day | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Aug 9 | National Women's Day | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Sep 24 | Heritage Day | Public Holiday |
| Tue | Dec 16 | Day of Reconciliation | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Dec 26 | Day of Goodwill | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | Public Holiday |
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National Holidays
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