Public Holidays of South Africa

South Africa's colourful past is celebrated during various public holidays. Human rights day (21 March), Freedom day (27 April), Youth day (16 June), National Women's day (9 August), Heritage day (24 September) and the Day of reconciliation (16 Desember) have special meaning to the people of South Africa and are celebrated each year on the same day.

South Africans welcome the new year during New year's day (1 January). Workers day (1 May) provides a break from normal work activities to celebrate the contributions of the working class in South Africa.

Most South Africans are Christians. This fact is recognised by celebrating public holidays during Christmas (Christmas Day, 25 December and Day of Goodwill, 26 December) and Easter (Good Friday and Family Day).

Public Holidays for 2009

2009	Day	Public Holiday
1 January 2009	Thursday	New Year's Day
21 March 2009	Saturday	Human Rights Day
10 April 2009	Friday	Good Friday
13 April 2009	Monday	Family Day
22 April 2009	Wednesday	Voting Day
27 April 2009	Monday	Freedom Day
1 May 2009	Friday	Workers Day
16 June 2009	Tuesday	Youth Day
9 August 2009	Sunday	National Women's Day
10 August 2009	Monday	Public Holiday
24 September 2009	Thursday	Heritage Day
16 December 2009	Wednesday	Day of Reconciliation
25 December 2009	Friday	Christmas Day
26 December 2009	Saturday	Day of Goodwill

Public Holidays for 2010

2009	Day	Public Holiday
1 January 2010	Friday	New Year's Day
21 March 2010	Sunday	Human Rights Day
22 March 2010	Monday	Public Holiday
2 April 2010	Friday	Good Friday
5 April 2010	Monday	Family Day
27 April 2010	Tuesday	Freedom Day
1 May 2010	Saturday	Workers Day
16 June 2010	Wednesday	Youth Day
9 August 2010	Monday	National Women's Day
24 September 2010	Friday	Heritage Day
16 December 2010	Thursday	Day of Reconciliation
25 December 2010	Saturday	Christmas Day
26 December 2010	Sunday	Day of Goodwill
27 December 2010	Monday	Public Holiday