South Africa Public Holidays 2028
13 public holidays and 250 business days in 2028.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Tue, Mar 21 | Human Rights Day | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 14 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Sun, Apr 16 | Easter Sunday | observance |
| Mon, Apr 17 | Family Day | Day off |
| Thu, Apr 27 | Freedom Day | Day off |
| Mon, May 1 | Workers' Day | Day off |
| Sun, May 14 | Mother's Day | observance |
| Fri, Jun 16 | Youth Day | Day off |
| Sun, Jun 18 | Father's Day | observance |
| Tue, Jul 18 | Nelson Mandela Day | observance |
| Wed, Aug 9 | National Women's Day | Day off |
| Sun, Sep 24 | Heritage Day | Day off |
| Mon, Sep 25 | Public Holiday | Day off |
| Sat, Dec 16 | Day of Reconciliation | Day off |
| Mon, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
| Tue, Dec 26 | Day of Goodwill | Day off |
Business days per month in 2028
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| February | 21 | 0 | 29 |
| March | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| April | 17 | 3 | 30 |
| May | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| June | 21 | 1 | 30 |
| July | 21 | 0 | 31 |
| August | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| September | 20 | 1 | 30 |
| October | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| November | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 19 | 2 | 31 |
| Total | 250 | 10 | 366 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2028 in South Africa?
There are 250 business days in 2028 in South Africa, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 13 public holidays.
How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2028?
South Africa has 13 public holidays (days off) in 2028, starting with New Year's Day on Saturday, January 1, 2028.