South Africa 2028
Explore the full South Africa 2028 calendar with 8 official public holidays, lunar phases, and commemorative dates. Use this page to plan travel, time off, and important events across the year.
Key public holidays: 2028-01-01 (New Year's Day); 2028-03-21 (Human Rights Day); 2028-04-27 (Freedom Day).
Workers' Day (2028-05-01) falls on a Monday, creating a strong long-weekend window for travel and time off.
Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan Sat | New Year's Day | Public |
| 21 Mar Tue | Human Rights Day | Public |
| 14 Apr Fri | Good Friday | Religious |
| 17 Apr Mon | Easter Monday | Religious |
| 27 Apr Thu | Freedom Day | Public |
| 01 May Mon | Workers' Day | Public |
| 16 Jun Fri | Youth Day | Public |
| 09 Aug Wed | National Women's Day | Important Day |
| 24 Sep Sun | Heritage Day | Public |
| 16 Dec Sat | Day of Reconciliation | Public |
| 25 Dec Mon | Christmas Day | Religious |
| 26 Dec Tue | Day of Goodwill | Public |
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