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South Africa Public Holidays 2028

Public holidays

Sunday public holidays roll to Monday. One-off days (election days, etc.) are not included.

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South Africa 2028

12 holidays · 6 long weekends

  • January

    Sat
    1
    New Year's Day
    January 1

  • March

    Tue
    21
    Human Rights Day
    March 21

  • April

    Fri
    14
    Good Friday
    Friday before Easter Sunday· Long weekend
  • Mon
    17
    Family Day
    Monday after Easter Sunday· Long weekend
  • Thu
    27
    Freedom Day
    April 27

  • May

    Mon
    1
    Workers' Day
    May 1· Long weekend

  • June

    Fri
    16
    Youth Day
    June 16· Long weekend

  • August

    Wed
    9
    National Women's Day
    August 9

  • September

    Sun
    24
    Heritage Day
    September 24· Day off Mon, Sep 25· Long weekend

  • December

    Sat
    16
    Day of Reconciliation
    December 16
  • Mon
    25
    Christmas Day
    December 25· Long weekend
  • Tue
    26
    Day of Goodwill
    December 26

South Africa holidays in 2028

In 2028, South Africa has 12 public holidays. The year starts with New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1 and ends with Day of Goodwill on Tuesday, December 26. 6 of the holidays give a long weekend, including Good Friday, Family Day, Workers' Day.

3 holidays fall on a weekend: New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, Heritage Day on Sunday, September 24 (day off Monday, September 25), Day of Reconciliation on Saturday, December 16.

Sunday public holidays roll to Monday. One-off days (election days, etc.) are not included.

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Questions

How many public holidays are there in South Africa in 2028?+

There are 12 public holidays in 2028. 6 of them give you a day off on a Monday or a Friday, so they make a long weekend.

When is the first and the last public holiday in 2028?+

The first is New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1. The last is Day of Goodwill on Tuesday, December 26.

Which South Africa holidays fall on a weekend in 2028?+

New Year's Day (Saturday, January 1); Heritage Day (Sunday, September 24), with the day off on Monday, September 25; Day of Reconciliation (Saturday, December 16).

Are regional holidays in South Africa included?+

Sunday public holidays roll to Monday. One-off days (election days, etc.) are not included.

How do I add South Africa holidays to my calendar?+

Press the Add to calendar button on this page to download an .ics file with all 12 holidays for 2028. It opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook.