Public Holidays in South Africa (2023)
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All Dates
1 Jan 2023 (Sunday) - New Year's Day
2 Jan 2023 (Monday) - New Year's Day
21 Mar 2023 (Tuesday) - Human Rights Day
7 Apr 2023 (Friday) - Good Friday
10 Apr 2023 (Monday) - Family Day
27 Apr 2023 (Thursday) - Freedom Day
1 May 2023 (Monday) - Workers' Day
16 Jun 2023 (Friday) - Youth Day
9 Aug 2023 (Wednesday) - National Women's Day
24 Sep 2023 (Sunday) - Heritage Day
25 Sep 2023 (Monday) - Heritage Day
15 Dec 2023 (Friday) - Public Holiday
Note: Public holiday to celebrate the country's Rugby World Cup win
16 Dec 2023 (Saturday) - Day of Reconciliation
25 Dec 2023 (Monday) - Christmas Day
26 Dec 2023 (Tuesday) - Day of Goodwill
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