Overview of 14 public holidays and observances in South Africa for 2005, including 14 official public holidays. Dates are shown with the day of the week.
Public holidays in South Africa 2004 · Public holidays in South Africa 2006 · Calendar 2005
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| (Saturday) | New Year's Day |
| (Monday) | Human Rights Day |
| (Friday) | Good Friday |
| (Sunday) | Easter Sunday |
| (Monday) | Family Day |
| (Wednesday) | Freedom Day |
| (Sunday) | Workers' Day |
| (Monday) | Workers' Day (observed) |
| (Thursday) | Youth Day |
| (Tuesday) | National Women's Day |
| (Saturday) | Heritage Day |
| (Friday) | Day of Reconciliation |
| (Sunday) | Christmas Day |
| (Monday) | Day of Goodwill |