How many public holidays are there in South Africa?

South Africa has 12 public holidays listed for 2028, including regional observances.

What is a bridge day?

A day of leave taken between a public holiday and a weekend to connect them into a longer break.

How do I add these holidays to Google Calendar?

Open Google Calendar, choose 'Other calendars' → 'From URL', and paste the .ics link for the country and year.

ZA · country calendar

🇿🇦 South Africa public holidays

All public holidays in South Africa with long weekends, bridge days and one-click calendar subscriptions.

49 public holidays2025–202810 long weekends in 2028

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Long weekends in 2028

Each row shows a holiday run and how many days of leave turn it into a longer break.

6days off

Christmas Day

23–26 Dec 2028

4 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days

6days off

Good Friday

14–17 Apr 2028

4 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days

6days off

Freedom Day

27 Apr 2028

1 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days

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South Africa public holidays 2028

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan 2028	Saturday	New Year's Day
21 Mar 2028	Tuesday	Human Rights Day
14 Apr 2028	Friday	Good Friday
17 Apr 2028	Monday	Family Day
27 Apr 2028	Thursday	Freedom Day
1 May 2028	Monday	Workers' Day
16 Jun 2028	Friday	Youth Day
9 Aug 2028	Wednesday	National Women's Day
25 Sep 2028	Monday	Heritage Day
16 Dec 2028	Saturday	Day of Reconciliation
25 Dec 2028	Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec 2028	Tuesday	Day of Goodwill

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South Africa public holidays 2027

Date	Day	Holiday
1 Jan 2027	Friday	New Year's Day
22 Mar 2027	Monday	Human Rights Day
26 Mar 2027	Friday	Good Friday
29 Mar 2027	Monday	Family Day
27 Apr 2027	Tuesday	Freedom Day
1 May 2027	Saturday	Workers' Day
16 Jun 2027	Wednesday	Youth Day
9 Aug 2027	Monday	National Women's Day
24 Sep 2027	Friday	Heritage Day
16 Dec 2027	Thursday	Day of Reconciliation
25 Dec 2027	Saturday	Christmas Day
27 Dec 2027	Monday	Day of Goodwill

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South Africa 2028 (.ics)

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Official source: https://www.gov.za/about-sa/public-holidays · checked 2026-11-03

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FAQ

How many public holidays are there in South Africa?: South Africa has 12 public holidays listed for 2028, including regional observances.
What is a bridge day?: A day of leave taken between a public holiday and a weekend to connect them into a longer break.
How do I add these holidays to Google Calendar?: Open Google Calendar, choose 'Other calendars' → 'From URL', and paste the .ics link for the country and year.

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