Public holidays in South Africa 2022: public holidays 12; currency Rand; main language English.
Public holidays: 12
Year: 2022
Currency: Rand
Main language: English
Updated: 2026-10-04
**South Africa had 12 public holidays in 2022**, including both nationwide and provincial observances. The list covers dates, local names, and holiday status, verified from official sources. No—some holidays (e.g., Heritage Day) apply only to specific provinces. Holiday names appear in English, the country’s primary language.
Public holidays 12
Year 2022
Currency Rand
Main language English
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in South Africa, 2022
Date
Holiday
Observed
2022-01-01
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
2022-03-21
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day
2022-04-15
Good Friday
Good Friday
2022-04-18
Family Day
Family Day
2022-04-27
Freedom Day
Freedom Day
2022-05-02
Workers' Day
Workers' Day
2022-06-16
Youth Day
Youth Day
2022-08-09
National Women's Day
National Women's Day
2022-09-24
Heritage Day
Heritage Day
2022-12-16
Day of Reconciliation
Day of Reconciliation
2022-12-26
Day of Goodwill
St. Stephen's Day
2022-12-27
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
South Africa holiday calendar 2022
| 2022-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2022-03-21 | Human Rights Day | Yes |
| 2022-04-15 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2022-04-18 | Family Day | Yes |
| 2022-04-27 | Freedom Day | Yes |
| 2022-05-02 | Workers' Day | Yes |
| 2022-06-16 | Youth Day | Yes |
| 2022-08-09 | National Women's Day | Yes |
| 2022-09-24 | Heritage Day | Yes |
| 2022-12-16 | Day of Reconciliation | Yes |
| 2022-12-26 | Day of Goodwill | Yes |
| 2022-12-27 | Christmas Day | Yes |