Below you'll find 2019'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 2019
South Africa
There are 13 public holidays in South Africa for 2019. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-01 | Tue | New Year's Day |
| 2019-03-21 | Thu | Human Rights Day |
| 2019-04-19 | Fri | Good Friday |
| 2019-04-22 | Mon | Family Day |
| 2019-04-27 | Sat | Freedom Day |
| 2019-05-01 | Wed | Workers' Day |
| 2019-06-16 | Sun | Youth Day |
| 2019-06-17 | Mon | Public Holiday |
| 2019-08-09 | Fri | National Women's Day |
| 2019-09-24 | Tue | Heritage Day |
| 2019-12-16 | Mon | Day of Reconciliation |
| 2019-12-25 | Wed | Christmas Day |
| 2019-12-26 | Thu | Day of Goodwill |
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