Public holidays
South Africa public holidays 2023
Every public holiday in South Africa for 2023, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2023 leave →
The best long weekends in South Africa, 2023
- New Year's Day — 2023-01-02 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Good Friday — 2023-04-07 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Family Day — 2023-04-10 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Workers' Day — 2023-05-01 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Youth Day — 2023-06-16 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Heritage Day — 2023-09-25 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Springboks Victory — 2023-12-15 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Christmas Day — 2023-12-25 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Human Rights Day — 2023-03-21 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Freedom Day — 2023-04-27 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- St. Stephen's Day — 2023-12-26 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- National Women's Day — 2023-08-09 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
All South Africa public holidays in 2023
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-02 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| 2023-03-21 | Tuesday | Human Rights Day |
| 2023-04-07 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 2023-04-10 | Monday | Family Day |
| 2023-04-27 | Thursday | Freedom Day |
| 2023-05-01 | Monday | Workers' Day |
| 2023-06-16 | Friday | Youth Day |
| 2023-08-09 | Wednesday | National Women's Day |
| 2023-09-25 | Monday | Heritage Day |
| 2023-12-15 | Friday | Springboks Victory |
| 2023-12-16 | Saturday | Day of Reconciliation |
| 2023-12-25 | Monday | Christmas Day |
| 2023-12-26 | Tuesday | St. Stephen's Day |