South African Public Holidays

Leisure time is rare. We give you Freedom to choose when you’re reachable.

Let your phone system do the work while you enjoy some well-deserved rest on South Africa’s public holidays. In your Dialplan, add the relevant dates to your Opening Hours Filter. When the time comes, Freedom will automatically handle your calls, leaving you with one less thing to stress about.

2023 Public Holidays South Africa

  • Sunday, 1 January: New Year’s Day (holiday on Monday 2nd)
  • Tuesday, 21 March: Human Rights Day
  • Friday, 7 April: Good Friday
  • Monday, 10 April: Family Day
  • Thursday, 27 April: Freedom Day
  • Monday, 1 May: Workers Day
  • Friday, 16 June: Youth Day
  • Wednesday, 9 August: National Women’s Day
  • Sunday, 24 September: Heritage Day (holiday on Monday 25th)
  • Saturday, 16 December: Day of Reconciliation
  • Monday, 25 December: Christmas Day
  • Tuesday, 26 December: Day of Goodwill

2024 Public Holidays South Africa

  • Monday, 1 January: New Year’s Day
  • Thursday, 21 March: Human Rights Day
  • Friday, 29 March: Good Friday
  • Monday, 1 April: Family Day
  • Saturday, 27 April: Freedom Day
  • Wednesday, 1 May: Workers Day
  • Sunday, 16 June: Youth Day (holiday on Monday 17th)
  • Friday, 9 August: National Women’s Day
  • Tuesday, 24 September: Heritage Day
  • Monday, 16 December: Day of Reconciliation
  • Wednesday, 25 December: Christmas Day
  • Thursday, 26 December: Day of Goodwill