South Africa Public Holidays 2016

Below you'll find 2016's official holidays for South Africa. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.

South Africa

There are 13 public holidays in South Africa for 2016. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.

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Date	Day	Holiday name
2016-01-01	Fri	New Year's Day
2016-03-21	Mon	Human Rights Day
2016-03-25	Fri	Good Friday
2016-03-28	Mon	Family Day
2016-04-27	Wed	Freedom Day
2016-05-01	Sun	Workers' Day
2016-05-02	Mon	Public Holiday
2016-06-16	Thu	Youth Day
2016-08-09	Tue	National Women's Day
2016-09-24	Sat	Heritage Day
2016-12-16	Fri	Day of Reconciliation
2016-12-25	Sun	Christmas Day
2016-12-26	Mon	Day of Goodwill

Experience South Africa's Diverse Culture Through its Public Holidays

South Africa's public holidays reflect its rich history and cultural diversity. This guide highlights key celebrations that showcase South African traditions.