Public holidays
South Africa public holidays 2028
Every public holiday in South Africa for 2028, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Want the most efficient plan for your leave? Plan your 2028 leave →
The best long weekends in South Africa, 2028
- Good Friday — 2028-04-14 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Family Day — 2028-04-17 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Workers' Day — 2028-05-01 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Youth Day — 2028-06-16 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Heritage Day — 2028-09-25 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Christmas Day — 2028-12-25 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- Human Rights Day — 2028-03-21 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- Freedom Day — 2028-04-27 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- St. Stephen's Day — 2028-12-26 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- National Women's Day — 2028-08-09 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
All South Africa public holidays in 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2028-01-01 | Saturday | New Year's Day |
| 2028-03-21 | Tuesday | Human Rights Day |
| 2028-04-14 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 2028-04-17 | Monday | Family Day |
| 2028-04-27 | Thursday | Freedom Day |
| 2028-05-01 | Monday | Workers' Day |
| 2028-06-16 | Friday | Youth Day |
| 2028-08-09 | Wednesday | National Women's Day |
| 2028-09-25 | Monday | Heritage Day |
| 2028-12-16 | Saturday | Day of Reconciliation |
| 2028-12-25 | Monday | Christmas Day |
| 2028-12-26 | Tuesday | St. Stephen's Day |