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2028 public holidays in South Africa
12 official public holidays in 2028, with 9 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2028 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.
- Bridge · 4 days
Human Rights Day
Tuesday, March 21
From Saturday, March 18 to Tuesday, March 21 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Good Friday
Friday, April 14
From Friday, April 14 to Sunday, April 16
- Weekend · 3 days
Family Day
Monday, April 17
From Saturday, April 15 to Monday, April 17
- Bridge · 4 days
Freedom Day
Thursday, April 27
From Thursday, April 27 to Sunday, April 30 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Workers' Day
Monday, May 1
From Saturday, April 29 to Monday, May 1
- Weekend · 3 days
Youth Day
Friday, June 16
From Friday, June 16 to Sunday, June 18
- Weekend · 3 days
Heritage Day
Monday, September 25
From Saturday, September 23 to Monday, September 25
- Weekend · 3 days
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25
From Saturday, December 23 to Monday, December 25
- Bridge · 4 days
St. Stephen's Day
Tuesday, December 26
From Saturday, December 23 to Tuesday, December 26 · 1 day of leave
2028 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DaySaturday, January 1
- 21MarHuman Rights DayTuesday, March 21
- 14AprGood FridayFriday, April 14
- 17AprFamily DayMonday, April 17
- 27AprFreedom DayThursday, April 27
- 1MayWorkers' DayMonday, May 1
- 16JunYouth DayFriday, June 16
- 9AugNational Women's DayWednesday, August 9
- 25SepHeritage DayMonday, September 25
- 16DecDay of ReconciliationSaturday, December 16
- 25DecChristmas DayMonday, December 25
- 26DecSt. Stephen's DayTuesday, 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?