Public holidays

South Africa public holidays 2020

Every public holiday in South Africa for 2020, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2020 leave →

The best long weekends in South Africa, 2020

  • Good Friday — 2020-04-10 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Family Day — 2020-04-13 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Freedom Day — 2020-04-27 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Workers' Day — 2020-05-01 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • National Women's Day — 2020-08-10 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Christmas Day — 2020-12-25 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
  • Youth Day — 2020-06-16 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
  • Heritage Day — 2020-09-24 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
  • New Year's Day — 2020-01-01 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
  • Day of Reconciliation — 2020-12-16 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)

All South Africa public holidays in 2020

DateDayHoliday
2020-01-01WednesdayNew Year's Day
2020-03-21SaturdayHuman Rights Day
2020-04-10FridayGood Friday
2020-04-13MondayFamily Day
2020-04-27MondayFreedom Day
2020-05-01FridayWorkers' Day
2020-06-16TuesdayYouth Day
2020-08-10MondayNational Women's Day
2020-09-24ThursdayHeritage Day
2020-12-16WednesdayDay of Reconciliation
2020-12-25FridayChristmas Day
2020-12-26SaturdaySt. Stephen's Day

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