South Africa Public Holidays 2023
This page contains a national calendar of all 2023 public holidays. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Sun | New Year's Day |
| 2 Jan | Mon | New Year Holiday |
| 21 Mar | Tue | Human Rights Day |
| 7 Apr | Fri | Good Friday |
| 10 Apr | Mon | Family Day |
| 27 Apr | Thu | Freedom Day |
| 1 May | Mon | Workers' Day |
| 16 Jun | Fri | Youth Day |
| 9 Aug | Wed | National Women's Day |
| 24 Sep | Sun | Heritage Day |
| 25 Sep | Mon | Heritage Day Holiday |
| 15 Dec | Fri | Special Public Holiday (Rugby World Cup) |
| 16 Dec | Sat | Day of Reconciliation |
| 25 Dec | Mon | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | Tue | Day of Goodwill |
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