Below you'll find 1956's official holidays for South Africa. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
South Africa Public Holidays 1956
South Africa
There are 14 public holidays in South Africa for 1956. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.
When are the next Public holidays in South Africa?
| Date | Day | Holiday name |
|---|---|---|
| 1956-01-01 | Sun | New Year's Day |
| 1956-01-02 | Mon | Public Holiday |
| 1956-03-21 | Wed | Human Rights Day |
| 1956-03-30 | Fri | Good Friday |
| 1956-04-02 | Mon | Family Day |
| 1956-04-27 | Fri | Freedom Day |
| 1956-05-01 | Tue | Workers' Day |
| 1956-06-16 | Sat | Youth Day |
| 1956-08-09 | Thu | National Women's Day |
| 1956-09-24 | Mon | Heritage Day |
| 1956-12-16 | Sun | Day of Reconciliation |
| 1956-12-17 | Mon | Public Holiday |
| 1956-12-25 | Tue | Christmas Day |
| 1956-12-26 | Wed | Day of Goodwill |
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