🇿🇦South Africa 2021 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for South Africa in 2021, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 18 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2021-01-01 | 2097 days ago | Public Holidays |
Human Rights Day | 2021-03-21 | 2018 days ago | Public Holidays |
Public Holiday | 2021-03-22 | 2017 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2021-04-02 | 2006 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2021-04-04 | 2004 days ago | Memorial Days |
Family Day | 2021-04-05 | 2003 days ago | Public Holidays |
Freedom Day | 2021-04-27 | 1981 days ago | Public Holidays |
Workers' Day | 2021-05-01 | 1977 days ago | Public Holidays |
Mother's Day | 2021-05-09 | 1969 days ago | Memorial Days |
Youth Day | 2021-06-16 | 1931 days ago | Public Holidays |
Father's Day | 2021-06-20 | 1927 days ago | Memorial Days |
Nelson Mandela Day | 2021-07-18 | 1899 days ago | Memorial Days |
National Women's Day | 2021-08-09 | 1877 days ago | Public Holidays |
Heritage Day | 2021-09-24 | 1831 days ago | Public Holidays |
Day of Reconciliation | 2021-12-16 | 1748 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2021-12-25 | 1739 days ago | Public Holidays |
Day of Goodwill | 2021-12-26 | 1738 days ago | Public Holidays |
Public Holiday | 2021-12-27 | 1737 days ago | Public Holidays |
South Africa 2021 Holiday Planning Highlights
South Africa has 14 public holidays in 2021. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 6 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- New Year's Day: 2021-01-01 to 2021-01-03, 3 consecutive days
- Human Rights Day: 2021-03-20 to 2021-03-22, 3 consecutive days
- Good Friday: 2021-04-02 to 2021-04-05, 4 consecutive days
- National Women's Day: 2021-08-07 to 2021-08-09, 3 consecutive days
- Heritage Day: 2021-09-24 to 2021-09-26, 3 consecutive days
- Christmas Day: 2021-12-25 to 2021-12-27, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 2 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- Freedom Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-04-24 to 2021-04-27
- Day of Reconciliation: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-12-16 to 2021-12-19
In 2021, 4 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether South Africa provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
12 is the busiest holiday month, with 4 public holidays.