South Africa has 12 public holidays which was determined by the Public Holidays Act (Act No 36 of 1994). As determined by the Act, whenever any public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following day which is a Monday shall be a public holiday. Some of these public holidays include Labour Day, Youths Day, Freedom Day and the likes. Through this page, we will be taking a look at the Public Holidays in South Africa 2019 and their dates.
Day |
Date |
Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Tue |
New Year’s Day |
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| Thu |
Human Rights Day |
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| Fri |
Good Friday |
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| Mon |
Family Day |
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| Sat |
Freedom Day |
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| Wed |
Labour Day |
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| Sun |
Youth Day |
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| Mon |
Public Holiday |
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| Fri |
National Women’s Day |
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| Tue |
Heritage Day |
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| Mon |
Day of Reconciliation |
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| Wed |
Christmas Day |
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| Thu |
Day of Good Will |
