Overview of 15 public holidays and observances in South Africa for 2017, including 15 official public holidays. Dates are shown with the day of the week.
Public holidays in South Africa 2016 · Public holidays in South Africa 2018 · Calendar 2017
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| (Sunday) | New Year's Day |
| (Monday) | New Year's Day (observed) |
| (Tuesday) | Human Rights Day |
| (Friday) | Good Friday |
| (Sunday) | Easter Sunday |
| (Monday) | Family Day |
| (Thursday) | Freedom Day |
| (Monday) | Workers' Day |
| (Friday) | Youth Day |
| (Wednesday) | National Women's Day |
| (Sunday) | Heritage Day |
| (Monday) | Heritage Day (observed) |
| (Saturday) | Day of Reconciliation |
| (Monday) | Christmas Day |
| (Tuesday) | Day of Goodwill |