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Public holidays in South Africa, 2028
Holiday dates13vs 2027: -1
2028 is an estimate: calculated from current rules and subject to future changes and one-off holidays.
On weekdays10not on the weekend
On the weekend3weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days6
World rank123 / 245median 13 days
All public holidays in 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | New Year's Day |
| Mar 21, 2028 | Tue | Human Rights Day |
| Apr 14, 2028 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 17, 2028 | Mon | Family Day |
| Apr 27, 2028 | Thu | Freedom Day |
| May 1, 2028 | Mon | Workers' Day |
| Jun 16, 2028 | Fri | Youth Day |
| Aug 9, 2028 | Wed | National Women's Day |
| Sep 24, 2028 | Sun (weekend) | Heritage Day |
| Sep 25, 2028 | Mon | Heritage Day (observed) |
| Dec 16, 2028 | Sat (weekend) | Day of Reconciliation |
| Dec 25, 2028 | Mon | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2028 | Tue | Day of Goodwill |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2028
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2028 – Apr 17, 2028 | 4 days | Good Friday・Family Day |
| Apr 29, 2028 – May 1, 2028 | 3 days | Workers' Day |
| Jun 16, 2028 – Jun 18, 2028 | 3 days | Youth Day |
| Sep 23, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028 | 3 days | Heritage Day・Heritage Day (observed) |
| Dec 23, 2028 – Dec 26, 2028 | 4 days | Christmas Day・Day of Goodwill |
| Dec 30, 2028 – Jan 1, 2029 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2027
- + Heritage Day (observed)
- − Day of Goodwill (observed)
- − Human Rights Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2028 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.