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South Africa Public Holidays 2030

Public holidays

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

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South Africa 2030

12 holidays · 5 long weekends

  • January

    Tue
    1
    New Year's Day
    January 1
  • March

    Thu
    21
    Human Rights Day
    March 21
  • April

    Fri
    19
    Good Friday
    Friday before Easter Sunday· Long weekend
  • Mon
    22
    Family Day
    Monday after Easter Sunday· Long weekend
  • Sat
    27
    Freedom Day
    April 27
  • May

    Wed
    1
    Workers' Day
    May 1
  • June

    Sun
    16
    Youth Day
    June 16· Day off Mon, Jun 17· Long weekend
  • August

    Fri
    9
    National Women's Day
    August 9· Long weekend
  • September

    Tue
    24
    Heritage Day
    September 24
  • December

    Mon
    16
    Day of Reconciliation
    December 16· Long weekend
  • Wed
    25
    Christmas Day
    December 25
  • Thu
    26
    Day of Goodwill
    December 26

South Africa holidays in 2030

In 2030, South Africa has 12 public holidays. The year starts with New Year's Day on Tuesday, January 1 and ends with Day of Goodwill on Thursday, December 26. 5 of the holidays give a long weekend, including Good Friday, Family Day, Youth Day.

2 holidays fall on a weekend: Freedom Day on Saturday, April 27, Youth Day on Sunday, June 16 (day off Monday, June 17).

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 2030?+

There are 12 public holidays in 2030. 5 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 2030?+

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

Which South Africa holidays fall on a weekend in 2030?+

Freedom Day (Saturday, April 27); Youth Day (Sunday, June 16), with the day off on Monday, June 17.

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 2030. It opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook.