🇿🇦South Africa 2023 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for South Africa in 2023, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 19 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2023-01-01 | 1367 days ago | Public Holidays |
Public Holiday | 2023-01-02 | 1366 days ago | Public Holidays |
Human Rights Day | 2023-03-21 | 1288 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2023-04-07 | 1271 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2023-04-09 | 1269 days ago | Memorial Days |
Family Day | 2023-04-10 | 1268 days ago | Public Holidays |
Freedom Day | 2023-04-27 | 1251 days ago | Public Holidays |
Workers' Day | 2023-05-01 | 1247 days ago | Public Holidays |
Mother's Day | 2023-05-14 | 1234 days ago | Memorial Days |
Youth Day | 2023-06-16 | 1201 days ago | Public Holidays |
Father's Day | 2023-06-18 | 1199 days ago | Memorial Days |
Nelson Mandela Day | 2023-07-18 | 1169 days ago | Memorial Days |
National Women's Day | 2023-08-09 | 1147 days ago | Public Holidays |
Heritage Day | 2023-09-24 | 1101 days ago | Public Holidays |
Public Holiday | 2023-09-25 | 1100 days ago | Public Holidays |
Rugby World Cup Win Public Holiday | 2023-12-15 | 1019 days ago | Public Holidays |
Day of Reconciliation | 2023-12-16 | 1018 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2023-12-25 | 1009 days ago | Public Holidays |
Day of Goodwill | 2023-12-26 | 1008 days ago | Public Holidays |
South Africa 2023 Holiday Planning Highlights
South Africa has 15 public holidays in 2023. 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 7 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- New Year's Day: 2022-12-31 to 2023-01-02, 3 consecutive days
- Good Friday: 2023-04-07 to 2023-04-10, 4 consecutive days
- Workers' Day: 2023-04-29 to 2023-05-01, 3 consecutive days
- Youth Day: 2023-06-16 to 2023-06-18, 3 consecutive days
- Heritage Day: 2023-09-23 to 2023-09-25, 3 consecutive days
- Rugby World Cup Win Public Holiday: 2023-12-15 to 2023-12-17, 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.
- Human Rights Day: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2023-03-18 to 2023-03-21
- Freedom Day: after taking leave, enjoy 5 consecutive days from 2023-04-27 to 2023-05-01
In 2023, 3 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.