The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa
South African Public Holidays 2021
Afrikaans name: Suid-Afrikaanse openbare vakansiedae 2021
2021 is proving to be another stressful and challenging year for many South Africans and people around the world. The Covid-19 virus continues to have a devastating effect on peoples lives. Many families continue to lose loved ones. ICU facilities in hospitals are under pressure. Thousands of businesses are being forced to close with a result of many, many people losing their jobs, with little hope of finding another job in the near future. Fortunately, the vaccines are being rolled out so there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Despite the lock down continuing there is more freedom to move around so, if you can take a holiday or weekend break, make the most of it.
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1st January 2021 - New Year’s Day
21st March 2021 - Human Rights Day
22nd March 2021 - Public Holiday
2nd April 2021 - Good Friday
5th April 2021 - Family Day
27th April 2021 - Freedom Day
1st May 2021 - Workers Day
16th June 2021 - Youth Day
9th August 2021 - National Women’s Day
24th September 2021 - Heritage Day
16th December 2021 - Day of Reconciliation
25th December 2021 - Christmas Day
26th December 2021 - Day of Goodwill
27th December 2021 - Public Holiday