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2025 public holidays in South Africa
12 official public holidays in 2025, with 9 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2025 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Weekend · 3 days
Human Rights Day
Friday, March 21
From Friday, March 21 to Sunday, March 23
- Weekend · 3 days
Good Friday
Friday, April 18
From Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
- Weekend · 3 days
Family Day
Monday, April 21
From Saturday, April 19 to Monday, April 21
- Weekend · 3 days
Freedom Day
Monday, April 28
From Saturday, April 26 to Monday, April 28
- Bridge · 4 days
Workers' Day
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Youth Day
Monday, June 16
From Saturday, June 14 to Monday, June 16
- Bridge · 4 days
Day of Reconciliation
Tuesday, December 16
From Saturday, December 13 to Tuesday, December 16 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
St. Stephen's Day
Friday, December 26
From Friday, December 26 to Sunday, December 28
2025 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DayWednesday, January 1
- 21MarHuman Rights DayFriday, March 21
- 18AprGood FridayFriday, April 18
- 21AprFamily DayMonday, April 21
- 28AprFreedom DayMonday, April 28
- 1MayWorkers' DayThursday, May 1
- 16JunYouth DayMonday, June 16
- 9AugNational Women's DaySaturday, August 9
- 24SepHeritage DayWednesday, September 24
- 16DecDay of ReconciliationTuesday, December 16
- 25DecChristmas DayThursday, December 25
- 26DecSt. Stephen's DayFriday, December 26 · Day of Goodwill
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.
More practical info: South Africa
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Emergency NumbersPolice, ambulance, and fire department numbers for every country.
- TippingHow much to tip at restaurants, in taxis, and at hotels.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for South Africa?