Holidays in South Africa
Is Monday a public holiday in South Africa?
In South Africa, the Public Holidays Act (Act No 36 of 1994) determines that whenever any public holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following is also deemed a public holiday. Recently, South Africa to get an ‘extra’ public holiday in 2022. Also, below is a list of public Holiday’s in South Africa.
1 January Saturday New Year’s Day
21 March Monday Human Rights Day
15 April Friday Good Friday
18 April Monday Family Day
27 April Wednesday Freedom Day
1 May Sunday Workers’ Day
2 May Monday Public holiday Workers’ Day observed
16 June Thursday Youth Day
9 August Tuesday National Women’s Day
24 September Saturday Heritage Day
16 December Friday Day of Reconciliation
25 December Sunday Christmas Day
26 December Monday Day of Goodwill
It is important to take note of, that the dates on which Good Friday and Easter Sunday fall are determined according to the ecclesiastical moon. That varies each year, but they fall at some point between late March and late April.
What is the new public holiday in South Africa?
In May 2021, In South Africa, contralesa, with the support of the National House of Traditional Leaders and the National Khoisan Council, took the decision to officially inscribe 8 May as Ancestors’ Day, according to Contralesa secretary-general Zolani Mkiva.
Is Nelson Mandela Day a public holiday 2022?
No. Nelson Mandela Day is not a public holiday. As businesses and work places, have normal opening hours.
How many holidays are there in South Africa?
South Africa has 12 public holidays as determined by the Public Holidays Act (Act No 36 of 1994) [PDF]. The Act determines whenever any public holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following on it shall be a public holiday.
How many national holidays are there in 2022?
According to the official list released, South Africa has 12 public holidays as determined by the Public Holidays in the upcoming year.
Are banks open on public holidays South Africa?
No. Banks are closed on Public Holidays and on Sundays.
Which country has the most public holidays?
Iran tops the ranking. Iranian workers are entitled to one month paid annual leave and 27 paid public holidays. Azerbaijan, Bulgaria and Malaysia share the second place with 19 paid public holidays.
Is South Africa women’s day a public holiday?
In South Africa, every August 9th, is known as National Women’s Day, it is an annual public holiday. If National Women’s day falls on a Sunday, a public holiday will be observed on the following Monday.
What is Women’s day South Africa?
In South Africa, August is Women’s Month – and each year August 9th is celebrated as National Women’s Day. National Women’s Day celebrates the strength and resilience of women and their contribution to society and country.
