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Public holidays in South Africa 2025
The following is a complete list of public holidays in South Africa. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.
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| Holiday name | Date | Holiday type | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | January 1, 2025 | Public holiday | in 185 days |
| Human Rights Day | March 21, 2025 | Public holiday | in 264 days |
| Good Friday | April 18, 2025 | Public holiday | in 292 days |
| Easter Sunday | April 20, 2025 | Observance day | in 294 days |
| Family Day | April 21, 2025 | Public holiday | in 295 days |
| Freedom Day | April 27, 2025 | Public holiday | in 301 days |
| International Workers' Day | May 1, 2025 | Public holiday | in 305 days |
| Mother's Day | May 11, 2025 | Observance day | in 315 days |
| Youth Day | June 16, 2025 | Public holiday | in 351 days |
| Father's Day | June 15, 2025 | Observance day | in 350 days |
| Nelson Mandela Day | July 18, 2025 | Observance day | in 383 days |
| National Women's Day | August 9, 2025 | Public holiday | in 405 days |
| Heritage Day | September 24, 2025 | Public holiday | in 451 days |
| Day of Reconciliation | December 16, 2025 | Public holiday | in 534 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Public holiday | in 543 days |
| Day of Goodwill | December 26, 2025 | Public holiday | in 544 days |