🇿🇦South Africa - 2021 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for South Africa in 2021, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 18 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2021-01-01 | 2102 days ago | Public Holidays |
Human Rights Day | 2021-03-21 | 2023 days ago | Public Holidays |
Public Holiday | 2021-03-22 | 2022 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2021-04-02 | 2011 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2021-04-04 | 2009 days ago | Memorial Days |
Family Day | 2021-04-05 | 2008 days ago | Public Holidays |
Freedom Day | 2021-04-27 | 1986 days ago | Public Holidays |
Workers' Day | 2021-05-01 | 1982 days ago | Public Holidays |
Mother's Day | 2021-05-09 | 1974 days ago | Memorial Days |
Youth Day | 2021-06-16 | 1936 days ago | Public Holidays |
Father's Day | 2021-06-20 | 1932 days ago | Memorial Days |
Nelson Mandela Day | 2021-07-18 | 1904 days ago | Memorial Days |
National Women's Day | 2021-08-09 | 1882 days ago | Public Holidays |
Heritage Day | 2021-09-24 | 1836 days ago | Public Holidays |
Day of Reconciliation | 2021-12-16 | 1753 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2021-12-25 | 1744 days ago | Public Holidays |
Day of Goodwill | 2021-12-26 | 1743 days ago | Public Holidays |
Public Holiday | 2021-12-27 | 1742 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 time off
The following 6 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-04-24 to 2021-04-27
- Day of Reconciliation: after taking time off, 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.