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GUIDE TO SOUTH AFRICA

A Beautiful Country
The People of South Africa
Useful and Interesting Information
Current Affairs

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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

2009DayPublic Holiday
1 January 2009ThursdayNew Year's Day
21 March 2009SaturdayHuman Rights Day
10 April 2009FridayGood Friday
13 April 2009MondayFamily Day
22 April 2009WednesdayVoting Day
27 April 2009MondayFreedom Day
1 May 2009FridayWorkers Day
16 June 2009TuesdayYouth Day
9 August 2009SundayNational Women's Day
10 August 2009MondayPublic Holiday
24 September 2009ThursdayHeritage Day
16 December 2009WednesdayDay of Reconciliation
25 December 2009FridayChristmas Day
26 December 2009SaturdayDay of Goodwill

Public Holidays for 2010

2009DayPublic Holiday
1 January 2010FridayNew Year's Day
21 March 2010SundayHuman Rights Day
22 March 2010MondayPublic Holiday
2 April 2010FridayGood Friday
5 April 2010MondayFamily Day
27 April 2010TuesdayFreedom Day
1 May 2010SaturdayWorkers Day
16 June 2010WednesdayYouth Day
9 August 2010MondayNational Women's Day
24 September 2010FridayHeritage Day
16 December 2010ThursdayDay of Reconciliation
25 December 2010SaturdayChristmas Day
26 December 2010SundayDay of Goodwill
27 December 2010MondayPublic Holiday