When are the public and school holidays in 2025?
South Africa has 12 public holidays as determined by the Public Holidays Act. The Act determines that whenever any public holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following it shall be a public holiday.
Public Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | Wed | New Year's Day |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Fri | Human Rights Day |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Mon | Family Day |
| 27 Apr 2025 | Sun | Freedom Day |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Mon | Freedom Day Observed |
| 1 May 2025 | Thu | Workers' Day |
| 16 Jun 2025 | Mon | Youth Day |
| 9 Aug 2025 | Sat | National Women's Day |
| 24 Sep 2025 | Wed | Heritage Day |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Tue | Day of Reconciliation |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Thu | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | Day of Goodwill |