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Public holidays in South Africa in 2028

South Africa has 13 public holidays in 2028. 3 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. April has the most with 3.

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2028 public holiday dates in South Africa

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2028SaturdayweekendNew Year's Day
21 March 2028TuesdayHuman Rights Day
14 April 2028FridayGood Friday
17 April 2028MondayFamily Day
27 April 2028ThursdayFreedom Day
1 May 2028MondayWorkers' Day
16 June 2028FridayYouth Day
9 August 2028WednesdayNational Women's Day
24 September 2028SundayweekendHeritage Day
25 September 2028MondayPublic Holiday
16 December 2028SaturdayweekendDay of Reconciliation
25 December 2028MondayChristmas Day
26 December 2028TuesdayDay of Goodwill

Long weekends in South Africa in 2028

Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2028, each giving a three-day weekend.

Good Friday: Fri 14 AprilFamily Day: Mon 17 AprilWorkers' Day: Mon 1 MayYouth Day: Fri 16 JunePublic Holiday: Mon 25 SeptemberChristmas Day: Mon 25 December

Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2028

New Year's Day: Saturday 1 January 2028Heritage Day: Sunday 24 September 2028Day of Reconciliation: Saturday 16 December 2028

Other years

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