Overview of 15 public holidays and observances in South Africa for 2012, including 15 official public holidays. Dates are shown with the day of the week.
Public holidays in South Africa 2011 · Public holidays in South Africa 2013 · Calendar 2012
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| (Sunday) | New Year's Day |
| (Monday) | New Year's Day (observed) |
| (Wednesday) | Human Rights Day |
| (Friday) | Good Friday |
| (Sunday) | Easter Sunday |
| (Monday) | Family Day |
| (Friday) | Freedom Day |
| (Tuesday) | Workers' Day |
| (Saturday) | Youth Day |
| (Thursday) | National Women's Day |
| (Monday) | Heritage Day |
| (Sunday) | Day of Reconciliation |
| (Monday) | Day of Reconciliation (observed) |
| (Tuesday) | Christmas Day |
| (Wednesday) | Day of Goodwill |