Public holidays in South Africa 2017: public holidays 12; currency Rand; main language English.
Public holidays: 12
Year: 2017
Currency: Rand
Main language: English
Updated: 2026-10-04
South Africa observed **12 public holidays in 2017**, each with official local names and nationwide recognition. The list includes fixed religious and cultural observances, such as New Year’s Day (January 1) and Christmas Day (December 25), alongside movable dates like Good Friday (April 14) and Heritage Day (September 24). All holidays were verified against the Nager.Date open holiday API and cross-checked for accuracy.
Public holidays 12
Year 2017
Currency Rand
Main language English
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in South Africa, 2017
Date
Holiday
Observed
2017-01-02
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
2017-03-21
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day
2017-04-14
Good Friday
Good Friday
2017-04-17
Family Day
Family Day
2017-04-27
Freedom Day
Freedom Day
2017-05-01
Workers' Day
Workers' Day
2017-06-16
Youth Day
Youth Day
2017-08-09
National Women's Day
National Women's Day
2017-09-25
Heritage Day
Heritage Day
2017-12-16
Day of Reconciliation
Day of Reconciliation
2017-12-25
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
2017-12-26
Day of Goodwill
St. Stephen's Day
South Africa holiday calendar 2017
| 2017-01-02 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2017-03-21 | Human Rights Day | Yes |
| 2017-04-14 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2017-04-17 | Family Day | Yes |
| 2017-04-27 | Freedom Day | Yes |
| 2017-05-01 | Workers' Day | Yes |
| 2017-06-16 | Youth Day | Yes |
| 2017-08-09 | National Women's Day | Yes |
| 2017-09-25 | Heritage Day | Yes |
| 2017-12-16 | Day of Reconciliation | Yes |
| 2017-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 2017-12-26 | Day of Goodwill | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
**Were all 2017 South African public holidays nationwide?**?
Yes, every listed holiday applied across the country.
**How many public holidays did South Africa have in 2017?**?