South Africa Public Holidays 2020

Below you'll find 2020'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 2020. 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
2020-01-01	Wed	New Year's Day
2020-03-21	Sat	Human Rights Day
2020-04-10	Fri	Good Friday
2020-04-13	Mon	Family Day
2020-04-27	Mon	Freedom Day
2020-05-01	Fri	Workers' Day
2020-06-16	Tue	Youth Day
2020-08-09	Sun	National Women's Day
2020-08-10	Mon	Public Holiday
2020-09-24	Thu	Heritage Day
2020-12-16	Wed	Day of Reconciliation
2020-12-25	Fri	Christmas Day
2020-12-26	Sat	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.