Overview of 15 public holidays and observances in South Africa for 2021, including 15 official public holidays. Dates are shown with the day of the week.
Public holidays in South Africa 2020 · Public holidays in South Africa 2022 · Calendar 2021
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| (Friday) | New Year's Day |
| (Sunday) | Human Rights Day |
| (Monday) | Human Rights Day (observed) |
| (Friday) | Good Friday |
| (Sunday) | Easter Sunday |
| (Monday) | Family Day |
| (Tuesday) | Freedom Day |
| (Saturday) | Workers' Day |
| (Wednesday) | Youth Day |
| (Monday) | National Women's Day |
| (Friday) | Heritage Day |
| (Thursday) | Day of Reconciliation |
| (Saturday) | Christmas Day |
| (Sunday) | Day of Goodwill |
| (Monday) | Day of Goodwill (observed) |