South Africa has a total of 33 holidays in 2043. 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
Thursday, January 1, 2043 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
Friday, January 2, 2043 Tweede Nuwe Jaar is a observance in South Africa
Armed Forces Day
Saturday, February 21, 2043 Armed Forces Day is a observance in South Africa
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)
Sunday, February 22, 2043 Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
March Equinox
Friday, March 20, 2043 March Equinox in South Africa (Johannesburg)
Human Rights Day
Saturday, March 21, 2043 Human Rights Day is a public holiday in South Africa
Good Friday
Friday, March 27, 2043 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, March 28, 2043 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, March 29, 2043 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Family Day
Monday, March 30, 2043 Family Day is a public holiday in South Africa
Freedom Day
Monday, April 27, 2043 Freedom Day is a public holiday in South Africa
Workers' Day
Friday, May 1, 2043 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 10, 2043 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Youth Day
Tuesday, June 16, 2043 Youth Day is a public holiday in South Africa
Father's Day
Sunday, June 21, 2043 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice
Sunday, June 21, 2043 June Solstice in South Africa (Johannesburg)
Isra and Mi'raj
Sunday, July 5, 2043 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.
Nelson Mandela Day
Saturday, July 18, 2043 Nelson Mandela Day is a observance in South Africa
Ramadan Start
Friday, August 7, 2043 Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
National Women's Day
Sunday, August 9, 2043 National Women's Day is a public holiday in South Africa
Day off for National Women's Day
Monday, August 10, 2043 National Women's Day is a public holiday in South Africa
Lailat al-Qadr
Tuesday, September 1, 2043 Laylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
Eid ul Fitr
Sunday, September 6, 2043 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.
September Equinox
Wednesday, September 23, 2043 September Equinox in South Africa (Johannesburg)
Heritage Day
Thursday, September 24, 2043 Heritage Day is a public holiday in South Africa
Eid al-Adha
Friday, November 13, 2043 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.
Muharram/Islamic New Year
Thursday, December 3, 2043 Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Day of Reconciliation
Wednesday, December 16, 2043 Day of Reconciliation is a public holiday in South Africa
December Solstice
Tuesday, December 22, 2043 December Solstice in South Africa (Johannesburg)
Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 24, 2043 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2043 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Day of Goodwill
Saturday, December 26, 2043 Day of Goodwill is a public holiday in South Africa
New Year's Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2043 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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