National Holidays in South Africa in 2021
Select Year:
2021
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | January 01 | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | March 21 | Human Rights Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | March 22 | Human Rights Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Friday | April 02 | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | April 05 | Family Day | National Holiday | Easter Monday |
| Tuesday | April 27 | Freedom Day | National Holiday | National Day |
| Saturday | May 01 | Workers' Day | National Holiday | International Workers' Day |
| Wednesday | June 16 | Youth Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | August 09 | National Women's Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | September 24 | Heritage Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | November 01 | Public Holiday | National Holiday | Voting in local elections |
| Thursday | December 16 | Day of Reconciliation | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | December 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | December 26 | Day of Goodwill | National Holiday | Boxing Day prior to 1994 |
| Monday | December 27 | Public Holiday (in lieu) | National Holiday | Boxing Day prior to 1994 |