Public holidays in South Africa 2023: public holidays 13; currency Rand; main language English.
Public holidays: 13
Year: 2023
Currency: Rand
Main language: English
Updated: 2026-10-04
**South Africa had 13 public holidays in 2023**, including both nationwide observances and region-specific days. The list covers dates, local names, and whether each holiday applied across the country. All figures were sourced from the Nager.Date open holiday API and verified on 2026-10-04. No—some holidays, like Heritage Day (24 September), apply nationally, while others (e.g., provincial days) vary by region. South Africa observes **13 public holidays** each year, including fixed and movable dates.
Public holidays 13
Year 2023
Currency Rand
Main language English
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in South Africa, 2023
Date
Holiday
Observed
2023-01-02
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
2023-03-21
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day
2023-04-07
Good Friday
Good Friday
2023-04-10
Family Day
Family Day
2023-04-27
Freedom Day
Freedom Day
2023-05-01
Workers' Day
Workers' Day
2023-06-16
Youth Day
Youth Day
2023-08-09
National Women's Day
National Women's Day
2023-09-25
Heritage Day
Heritage Day
2023-12-15
Springboks Victory
Springboks Victory
2023-12-16
Day of Reconciliation
Day of Reconciliation
2023-12-25
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
2023-12-26
Day of Goodwill
St. Stephen's Day
South Africa holiday calendar 2023
| 2023-01-02 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2023-03-21 | Human Rights Day | Yes |
| 2023-04-07 | Good Friday | Yes |
| 2023-04-10 | Family Day | Yes |
| 2023-04-27 | Freedom Day | Yes |
| 2023-05-01 | Workers' Day | Yes |
| 2023-06-16 | Youth Day | Yes |
| 2023-08-09 | National Women's Day | Yes |
| 2023-09-25 | Heritage Day | Yes |
| 2023-12-15 | Springboks Victory | Yes |
| 2023-12-16 | Day of Reconciliation | Yes |
| 2023-12-25 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| 2023-12-26 | Day of Goodwill | Yes |