Overview of 13 public holidays and observances in South Africa for 2008, including 13 official public holidays. Dates are shown with the day of the week.
Public holidays in South Africa 2007 · Public holidays in South Africa 2009 · Calendar 2008
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| (Tuesday) | New Year's Day |
| (Friday) | Human Rights Day / Good Friday |
| (Sunday) | Easter Sunday |
| (Monday) | Family Day |
| (Sunday) | Freedom Day |
| (Monday) | Freedom Day (observed) |
| (Thursday) | Workers' Day |
| (Monday) | Youth Day |
| (Saturday) | National Women's Day |
| (Wednesday) | Heritage Day |
| (Tuesday) | Day of Reconciliation |
| (Thursday) | Christmas Day |
| (Friday) | Day of Goodwill |