The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa
South African Public Holidays 2023 (Proposed)
Afrikaans name: Suid-Afrikaanse openbare vakansiedae 2023
2023 is still a long way off but no harm in planning your trips. Don't leave booking that ideal accommodation in one of the beautiful destinations in South Africa. My dream would be to spend 3 weeks in Kruger National Park. What's yours?
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1st January 2023 - New Year’s Day / Nuwejaarsdag (Sunday)
2nd January 2023 - Public Holiday (Monday)
21st March 2023 - Human Rights Day / Menseregte Dag (Tuesday)
7th April 2023 - Good Friday / Goeie Vrydag (Friday)
10th April 2023 - Family Day / Familie Dag (Monday)
27th April 2023 - Freedom Day / Vryheidsdag (Thursday)
1st May 2023 - Workers Day / Werkersdag (Monday)
16th June 2023 - Youth Day / Jeugdag (Friday)
9th August 2023 - National Women’s Day / Vrouedag (Wednesday)
24th September 2023 - Heritage Day / Erfenisdag (Sunday)
25th September 2023 - Public Holiday (Monday)
16th December 2023 - Day of Reconciliation / Rekonsiliasie (Saturday)
25th December 2023 - Christmas Day / Kersdag (Monday)
26th December 2023 - Day of Goodwill / Welwillendheid (Tuesday)