Public holidays in South Africa 2021: public holidays 12; currency Rand; main language English.
Public holidays: 12
Year: 2021
Currency: Rand
Main language: English
Updated: 2026-10-04
**South Africa had 12 public holidays in 2021**, including both nationwide observances and regional days. The list covers dates, local names, and holiday status as verified from official sources. All figures reflect the year 2021, with currency in rand and primary language in English. No—some holidays apply only to specific provinces or communities. There were 12 public holidays in total for the year.
Public holidays 12
Year 2021
Currency Rand
Main language English
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in South Africa, 2021
Date
Holiday
Observed
2021-01-01
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
2021-03-22
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day
2021-04-02
Good Friday
Good Friday
2021-04-05
Family Day
Family Day
2021-04-27
Freedom Day
Freedom Day
2021-05-01
Workers' Day
Workers' Day
2021-06-16
Youth Day
Youth Day
2021-08-09
National Women's Day
National Women's Day
2021-09-24
Heritage Day
Heritage Day
2021-12-16
Day of Reconciliation
Day of Reconciliation
2021-12-25
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
2021-12-27
Day of Goodwill
St. Stephen's Day
South Africa holiday calendar 2021
| 2021-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2021-03-22 | Human Rights Day | Yes |
| 2021-04-02 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2021-04-05 | Family Day | Yes |
| 2021-04-27 | Freedom Day | Yes |
| 2021-05-01 | Workers' Day | Yes |
| 2021-06-16 | Youth Day | Yes |
| 2021-08-09 | National Women's Day | Yes |
| 2021-09-24 | Heritage Day | Yes |
| 2021-12-16 | Day of Reconciliation | Yes |
| 2021-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 2021-12-27 | Day of Goodwill | Yes |