The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa
South African Public Holidays for 2018
Afrikaans name: Suid-Afrikaanse openbare vakansiedae 2018
I am sure that you have realised that 2018 is now in the past and its public holidays are not too useful let’s look at what happened in that year instead.
- Cyril Ramaphosa took over the Presidency from Jacob Zuma.
- South Africa beat India in a cricket test series 2-1.
- Team South Africa competed in the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia.
- Jazz legend, Hugh Masekela, passed away at age 78.
- In April Winnie Madikizela-Mandela passed away aged 81.
- The Springboks finished 2nd in the Rugby Championship behind the All Blacks.
- The Sharks became Currie Cup champions after defeating Western Province by 17-12 at Newlands.
If you must know when the public holidays were then please refer to the list below.
Although every effort was made to keep this list correct, BlueGnu can't be held responsible for any errors
1st January - New Year’s Day
21st March - Human Rights Day
30th March - Good Friday
2nd April - Family Day
27th April - Freedom Day
1st May - Workers Day
16th June - Youth Day
9th August - National Women’s Day
24th September - Heritage Day
16th December - Day of Reconciliation
17th December - Public Holiday
25th December - Christmas Day
26th December - Day of Goodwill