There are 12 public holidays in South Africa in 2021, and four of them fall on weekends.
The following is the list of public holidays in South Africa 2021.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2021 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Human Rights Day | Mar 21, 2021 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Human Rights Day Holiday | Mar 22, 2021 | Monday | Observed |
| Good Friday | Apr 02, 2021 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Family Day | Apr 05, 2021 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Freedom Day | Apr 27, 2021 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| International Workers' Day | May 01, 2021 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Youth Day | Jun 16, 2021 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| National Women's Day | Aug 09, 2021 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Heritage Day | Sept 24, 2021 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Day of Reconciliation | Dec 16, 2021 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2021 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Day of Goodwill | Dec 26, 2021 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Day of Goodwill Holiday | Dec 27, 2021 | Monday | Observed |
Please also check working days in South Africa in 2021.
