Public holidays in South Africa 2016: public holidays 12; currency Rand; main language English.
Public holidays: 12
Year: 2016
Currency: Rand
Main language: English
Updated: 2026-10-04
**South Africa had 12 public holidays in 2016**, each marked by official observance across the country. These included fixed dates like New Year’s Day (January 1) and fixed religious holidays such as Good Friday (March 25) and Christmas Day (December 26). Some, like Heritage Day (September 24), were nationwide, while others like Youth Day (June 16) were also universally recognized. The list reflects the country’s statutory observances for that year, verified against authoritative sources. |Twelve, including both fixed and movable dates tied to cultural or religious significance. |Yes, each of the 12 holidays applied uniformly across South Africa as per government designation.
Public holidays 12
Year 2016
Currency Rand
Main language English
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in South Africa, 2016
Date
Holiday
Observed
2016-01-01
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
2016-03-21
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day
2016-03-25
Good Friday
Good Friday
2016-03-28
Family Day
Family Day
2016-04-27
Freedom Day
Freedom Day
2016-05-02
Workers' Day
Workers' Day
2016-06-16
Youth Day
Youth Day
2016-08-09
National Women's Day
National Women's Day
2016-09-24
Heritage Day
Heritage Day
2016-12-16
Day of Reconciliation
Day of Reconciliation
2016-12-26
Day of Goodwill
St. Stephen's Day
2016-12-27
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
South Africa holiday calendar 2016
| 2016-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2016-03-21 | Human Rights Day | Yes |
| 2016-03-25 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2016-03-28 | Family Day | Yes |
| 2016-04-27 | Freedom Day | Yes |
| 2016-05-02 | Workers' Day | Yes |
| 2016-06-16 | Youth Day | Yes |
| 2016-08-09 | National Women's Day | Yes |
| 2016-09-24 | Heritage Day | Yes |
| 2016-12-16 | Day of Reconciliation | Yes |
| 2016-12-26 | Day of Goodwill | Yes |
| 2016-12-27 | Christmas Day | Yes |