🇿🇦South Africa - 2023 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for South Africa in 2023, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 19 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
New Year's Day | 2023-01-01 | 1372 days ago | Public Holidays |
Public Holiday | 2023-01-02 | 1371 days ago | Public Holidays |
Human Rights Day | 2023-03-21 | 1293 days ago | Public Holidays |
Good Friday | 2023-04-07 | 1276 days ago | Public Holidays |
Easter Sunday | 2023-04-09 | 1274 days ago | Memorial Days |
Family Day | 2023-04-10 | 1273 days ago | Public Holidays |
Freedom Day | 2023-04-27 | 1256 days ago | Public Holidays |
Workers' Day | 2023-05-01 | 1252 days ago | Public Holidays |
Mother's Day | 2023-05-14 | 1239 days ago | Memorial Days |
Youth Day | 2023-06-16 | 1206 days ago | Public Holidays |
Father's Day | 2023-06-18 | 1204 days ago | Memorial Days |
Nelson Mandela Day | 2023-07-18 | 1174 days ago | Memorial Days |
National Women's Day | 2023-08-09 | 1152 days ago | Public Holidays |
Heritage Day | 2023-09-24 | 1106 days ago | Public Holidays |
Public Holiday | 2023-09-25 | 1105 days ago | Public Holidays |
Rugby World Cup Win Public Holiday | 2023-12-15 | 1024 days ago | Public Holidays |
Day of Reconciliation | 2023-12-16 | 1023 days ago | Public Holidays |
Christmas Day | 2023-12-25 | 1014 days ago | Public Holidays |
Day of Goodwill | 2023-12-26 | 1013 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 time off
The following 7 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2023-03-18 to 2023-03-21
- Freedom Day: after taking time off, 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.