Long Weekend in South Africa
Is it a long weekend in South Africa this weekend?
In South Africa, employees are also likely to take advantage of the long weekends – with Human Rights Day (21 March) and the Day of Reconciliation (16 December) set to fall on a Monday and Friday, respectively.
The following are ‘extra’ public holidays in South Africa in 2022:
| Date | Day | Public Holiday |
| 25 December | Sunday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Monday | Day of Goodwill |
Is tomorrow a public holiday in South Africa?
No, tomorrow – 12 September 2022 – is not a holiday in South Africa.
Is Nelson Mandela Day a public holiday 2022?
No. Nelson Mandela Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
Below are the Nelson Mandela Day Observances in South Africa.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
| 2017 | Tue | 18 Jul | Nelson Mandela Day | Observance |
| 2018 | Wed | 18 Jul | Nelson Mandela Day | Observance |
| 2019 | Thu | 18 Jul | Nelson Mandela Day | Observance |
| 2020 | Sat | 18 Jul | Nelson Mandela Day | Observance |
| 2021 | Sun | 18 Jul | Nelson Mandela Day | Observance |
| 2022 | Mon | 18 Jul | Nelson Mandela Day | Observance |
| 2023 | Tue | 18 Jul | Nelson Mandela Day | Observance |
| 2024 | Thu | 18 Jul | Nelson Mandela Day | Observance |
| 2025 | Fri | 18 Jul | Nelson Mandela Day | Observance |
| 2026 | Sat | 18 Jul | Nelson Mandela Day | Observance |
| 2027 | Sun | 18 Jul | Nelson Mandela Day | Observance |
What happened on Freedom Day 27 April?
On 27 April 1994, South Africans from all walks of life voted in the first democratic elections. This was after many years of disenfranchisement of black people in South Africa. This day therefore marked an important democratic breakthrough in the history of the country.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a Saturday in South Africa?
Therefore, if the public holiday falls on a Saturday and the employee does not normally work on Saturdays, the employee should not be granted an extra day’s leave. If the public holiday falls on a week day that the employee normally works, then the employee is entitled to an extra day’s leave.
Do banks open on public holidays in South Africa?
No. Banks are closed on Public Holidays and on Sundays.
How many years of freedom do we have in South Africa?
Precisely 20 years. In 2014, South Africa celebrates 20 Years of Freedom and democracy. This momentous occasion presents an opportunity for us to reflect on how our freedom and democracy were achieved; the progress we have made the past 20 years; and on how South Africans will work together to implement Vision 2030.
