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.

2025 Public Holidays South Africa

  • Wednesday, 1 January: New Year’s Day
  • Friday, 21 March: Human Rights Day
  • Friday, 18 April: Good Friday
  • Monday, 21 April: Family Day
  • Sunday, 27 April: Freedom Day
  • Monday, 28 April: Public Holiday, Freedom Day Observed
  • Thursday, 1 May: Workers Day
  • Monday, 16 June: Youth Day
  • Saturday, 9 August: National Women’s Day
  • Wednesday, 24 September: Heritage Day
  • Tuesday, 16 December: Day of Reconciliation
  • Thursday, 25 December: Christmas Day
  • Friday, 26 December: Day of Goodwill

2026 Public Holidays South Africa

  • Thursday, 1 January: New Year’s Day
  • Saturday, 21 March: Human Rights Day
  • Friday, 3 April: Good Friday
  • Monday, 6 April: Family Day
  • Monday, 27 April: Freedom Day
  • Friday, 1 May: Workers Day
  • Tuesday, 16 June: Youth Day
  • Sunday, 9 August: National Women’s Day
  • Monday, 10 August: National Women’s Day Observed
  • Thursday, 24 September: Heritage Day
  • Wednesday, 16 December: Day of Reconciliation
  • Friday, 25 December: Christmas Day
  • Saturday, 26 December: Day of Goodwill