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Jan 1, Wed
New Year's Day
A celebration of the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar, associated with rest, family gatherings, fireworks, festive meals, and exchanging good wishes.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year
New Year's Day

Mar 21, Fri
Human Rights Day
In South Africa, Human Rights Day is celebrated on 21 March, in remembrance of the Sharpeville massacre (1960).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_Day

Apr 18, Fri
Good Friday
The Friday of Holy Week, dedicated to remembering the trial, crucifixion, suffering, death of Jesus Christ, and His burial after being taken down from the cross.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday
Good Friday

Apr 21, Mon
Family Day
A public holiday dedicated to the importance of family life. While its origins and dates vary by country, the day encourages people to spend time with their loved ones and reflect on family values.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Day
Family Day

Apr 27, Sun
Freedom Day
That day celebrates freedom and commemorates the first post-apartheid and non-racial national elections held on that day in 1994.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_Day_(South_Africa)

Apr 28, Mon
Freedom Day
That day celebrates freedom and commemorates the first post-apartheid and non-racial national elections held on that day in 1994.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_Day_(South_Africa)

May 1, Thu
International Workers' Day
Workers' Day
A holiday observed on May 1st to recognize workers and labor rights, with historical origins in late 19th-century labor demonstrations.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Workers'_Day
International Workers' Day

Jun 16, Mon
Youth Day
Holiday dedicated to the youths of a country in remembrance of the Soweto Student Uprising
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youth_Day

Aug 9, Sat
National Women's Day
Anniversary of the historic events in the struggle for freedom and women's rights in South Africa
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Women's_Day

Sep 24, Wed
Heritage Day
A day to remember and celebrate the various South African cultures and their heritage.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heritage_Day_(South_Africa)

Dec 16, Tue
Day of Reconciliation
The day of fostering reconciliation and national unity for the country.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_Reconciliation

Dec 25, Thu
Christmas Day
Christian feast day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas
Christmas Day

Dec 26, Fri
Second Day of Christmas
St. Stephen's Day
A continuation of the Christmas celebration, marked by family time, rest, and traditions of giving, also known in many countries as Boxing Day, Second Day of Christmas, Saint Stephen’s Day, or the Day of Goodwill
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Day_of_Christmas
Second Day of Christmas

2025 - CALENDARS -
2025
1 Jan New Year's Day
21 Mar Human Rights Day
18 Apr Good Friday
21 Apr Family Day
27 Apr Freedom Day
28 Apr Freedom Day
1 May International Workers' Day
16 Jun Youth Day
9 Aug National Women's Day
24 Sep Heritage Day
16 Dec Day of Reconciliation
25 Dec Christmas Day
26 Dec Second Day of Christmas
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