Public holidays
South Africa public holidays 2021
Every public holiday in South Africa for 2021, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2021 leave →
The best long weekends in South Africa, 2021
- New Year's Day — 2021-01-01 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Human Rights Day — 2021-03-22 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Good Friday — 2021-04-02 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Family Day — 2021-04-05 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- National Women's Day — 2021-08-09 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Heritage Day — 2021-09-24 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- St. Stephen's Day — 2021-12-27 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Freedom Day — 2021-04-27 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Day of Reconciliation — 2021-12-16 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Youth Day — 2021-06-16 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
All South Africa public holidays in 2021
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-01 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| 2021-03-22 | Monday | Human Rights Day |
| 2021-04-02 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 2021-04-05 | Monday | Family Day |
| 2021-04-27 | Tuesday | Freedom Day |
| 2021-05-01 | Saturday | Workers' Day |
| 2021-06-16 | Wednesday | Youth Day |
| 2021-08-09 | Monday | National Women's Day |
| 2021-09-24 | Friday | Heritage Day |
| 2021-12-16 | Thursday | Day of Reconciliation |
| 2021-12-25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| 2021-12-27 | Monday | St. Stephen's Day |