# South Africa public holidays 2022

> Every public holiday in South Africa for 2022, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Plan the most efficient time off at https://roamgap.ike.work/year?country=ZA.

## 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 |

## Related

- South Africa 2021: https://roamgap.ike.work/public-holidays/za/2021
- South Africa 2023: https://roamgap.ike.work/public-holidays/za/2023
- Interactive 2022 calendar: https://roamgap.ike.work/calendar?country=ZA&year=2022
- Plan your leave: https://roamgap.ike.work/year?country=ZA