The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa

South African Public Holidays for 2016

Afrikaans name: Suid-Afrikaanse openbare vakansiedae 2016

Although every effort is made to keep this list correct, BlueGnu can't be held responsible for any errors

OK, it’s too late to worry about the public holidays. They came and went, and I hope that you had some great trips to interesting places. So, what happened in South Africa in 2016? Here are a few highlights and reminders.
  • Jacob Zuma is president.
  • Droughts hit all South Africa’s provinces except for Gauteng. They are all declared as disaster areas.
  • Wayde van Niekerk broke the world record for the 400 metres.
  • Desmond Tutu turned 85.
  • Mamelodi Sundowns win the CAF Cup.
  • New Zealand with the Rugby Championship. South Africa finished third.
  • The Free State Cheetahs win the Currie Cup beating the Blue Bulls 36-16.
  • The Hurricanes beat the Lions 20-3 to win the Super Rugby final.

1st January - New Year's Day

21st March - Human Rights Day

25th March - Good Friday

28th March - Family Day

27th April - Freedom Day

1st May - Workers Day

2nd May - Public holiday

16th June - Youth Day

3rd August - Public Holiday

9th August - National Women's Day

24th September - Heritage Day

16th December - Day of Reconciliation

25th December - Christmas Day

26th December - Day of Goodwill

27th December - Public Holiday


2017 Public Holidays

2018 Public Holidays

2019 Public Holidays

2020 Public Holidays

2021 Public Holidays

2022 Public Holidays

2023 Public Holidays

2024 Public Holidays


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References and further reading

SA Government Public Holidays

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