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Public Holidays in South Africa2003

12 public holidays in 2003

South Africa has 12 public holidays in 2003. The first public holiday of the year is New Year's Day on January 1. Use this list to plan time off, check bank closure dates, and stay ahead of national observances across the year.

January

New Year's Day
Public
Jan 1
Wed

March

Human Rights Day
Public
Mar 21
Fri

April

Good Friday
Public
Apr 18
Fri
Family Day
Public
Apr 21
Mon
Freedom Day
Public
Apr 28
Mon

May

Workers' Day
Public
May 1
Thu

June

Youth Day
Public
Jun 16
Mon

August

National Women's Day
Public
Aug 9
Sat

September

Heritage Day
Public
Sep 24
Wed

December

Day of Reconciliation
Public
Dec 16
Tue
Christmas Day
Public
Dec 25
Thu
St. Stephen's Day
Day of Goodwill
Public
Dec 26
Fri

Data from Nager.Date · Updated annually