- 14 May (Sunday): Mother’s Day
- 18 May (Thursday): Ascension Day
- 28 May (Sunday): Pentecost
- 18 June (Sunday): Father’s Day
- 18 July (Tuesday): Nelson Mandela Day – events run throughout July
- 1 November (Wednesday): All Saints’ Day
- 31 December (Sunday): New Year’s Eve
There are no daylight saving time changes in South Africa; unlike in other countries, the clock remains the same throughout the year.
South African public holidays during 2023
- 1 January (Sunday): New Year’s Day
- 2 January (Monday): New Year Holiday
- 21 March (Tuesday): Human Rights Day
- 7 April (Friday): Good Friday
- 10 April (Monday): Family Day
- 27 April (Thursday): Freedom Day
- 1 May (Monday): Workers Day
- 16 June (Friday): Youth Day
- 9 August (Wednesday): National Women’s Day
- 24 September (Sunday): Heritage Day
- 16 December (Saturday): Day of Reconciliation
- 25 December (Monday): Christmas Day
- 26 December (Tuesday): Day of Goodwill