South Africa has a total of 34 holidays in 2033. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday	Date	Details
New Year's Day	Saturday, January 1, 2033	New Year’s Day is celebrated with a blend of both diversity and tradition in countries such as South Africa on January 1 each year.
Tweede Nuwe Jaar	Sunday, January 2, 2033	Tweede Nuwe Jaar is a observance in South Africa
Eid ul Fitr	Monday, January 3, 2033	Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Armed Forces Day	Monday, February 21, 2033	Armed Forces Day is a observance in South Africa
Eid al-Adha	Saturday, March 12, 2033	Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
March Equinox	Sunday, March 20, 2033	March Equinox in South Africa (Johannesburg)
Human Rights Day	Monday, March 21, 2033	Human Rights Day is a public holiday in South Africa
Muharram/Islamic New Year	Friday, April 1, 2033	Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Good Friday	Friday, April 15, 2033	Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday	Saturday, April 16, 2033	Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 17, 2033	Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Family Day	Monday, April 18, 2033	Family Day is a public holiday in South Africa
Freedom Day	Wednesday, April 27, 2033	Freedom Day is a public holiday in South Africa
Workers' Day	Sunday, May 1, 2033	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Day off for Workers' Day	Monday, May 2, 2033	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day	Sunday, May 8, 2033	Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)	Friday, June 10, 2033	Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
Youth Day	Thursday, June 16, 2033	Youth Day is a public holiday in South Africa
Father's Day	Sunday, June 19, 2033	Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice	Tuesday, June 21, 2033	June Solstice in South Africa (Johannesburg)
Nelson Mandela Day	Monday, July 18, 2033	Nelson Mandela Day is a observance in South Africa
National Women's Day	Tuesday, August 9, 2033	National Women's Day is a public holiday in South Africa
September Equinox	Thursday, September 22, 2033	September Equinox in South Africa (Johannesburg)
Heritage Day	Saturday, September 24, 2033	Heritage Day is a public holiday in South Africa
Isra and Mi'raj	Friday, October 21, 2033	Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
Ramadan Start	Wednesday, November 23, 2033	Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
Day of Reconciliation	Friday, December 16, 2033	Day of Reconciliation is a public holiday in South Africa
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)	Sunday, December 18, 2033	Laylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
December Solstice	Wednesday, December 21, 2033	December Solstice in South Africa (Johannesburg)
Eid ul Fitr	Friday, December 23, 2033	Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Christmas Eve	Saturday, December 24, 2033	Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day	Sunday, December 25, 2033	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Day of Goodwill	Monday, December 26, 2033	Day of Goodwill is a public holiday in South Africa
New Year's Eve	Saturday, December 31, 2033	New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.