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Public holidays in South Africa 2028
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, 2028 | Public holiday | in 1304 days |
| Human Rights Day | March 21, 2028 | Public holiday | in 1384 days |
| Good Friday | April 14, 2028 | Public holiday | in 1408 days |
| Easter Sunday | April 16, 2028 | Observance day | in 1410 days |
| Family Day | April 17, 2028 | Public holiday | in 1411 days |
| Freedom Day | April 27, 2028 | Public holiday | in 1421 days |
| International Workers' Day | May 1, 2028 | Public holiday | in 1425 days |
| Mother's Day | May 14, 2028 | Observance day | in 1438 days |
| Youth Day | June 16, 2028 | Public holiday | in 1471 days |
| Father's Day | June 18, 2028 | Observance day | in 1473 days |
| Nelson Mandela Day | July 18, 2028 | Observance day | in 1503 days |
| National Women's Day | August 9, 2028 | Public holiday | in 1525 days |
| Heritage Day | September 24, 2028 | Public holiday | in 1571 days |
| Day of Reconciliation | December 16, 2028 | Public holiday | in 1654 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2028 | Public holiday | in 1663 days |
| Day of Goodwill | December 26, 2028 | Public holiday | in 1664 days |