Public holidays
South Africa public holidays 2022
Every public holiday in South Africa for 2022, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2022 leave →
The best long weekends in South Africa, 2022
- Human Rights Day — 2022-03-21 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Good Friday — 2022-04-15 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Family Day — 2022-04-18 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Workers' Day — 2022-05-02 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Day of Reconciliation — 2022-12-16 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- St. Stephen's Day — 2022-12-26 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Youth Day — 2022-06-16 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- National Women's Day — 2022-08-09 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Christmas Day — 2022-12-27 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Freedom Day — 2022-04-27 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
All South Africa public holidays in 2022
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-01 | Saturday | New Year's Day |
| 2022-03-21 | Monday | Human Rights Day |
| 2022-04-15 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 2022-04-18 | Monday | Family Day |
| 2022-04-27 | Wednesday | Freedom Day |
| 2022-05-02 | Monday | Workers' Day |
| 2022-06-16 | Thursday | Youth Day |
| 2022-08-09 | Tuesday | National Women's Day |
| 2022-09-24 | Saturday | Heritage Day |
| 2022-12-16 | Friday | Day of Reconciliation |
| 2022-12-26 | Monday | St. Stephen's Day |
| 2022-12-27 | Tuesday | Christmas Day |