This post consists of a complete list of current public holidays in South Africa:
| Date | Name | Instituted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year’s Day | 1910 |
| 21 March | Human Rights Day | 1990 |
| The Friday before Easter Sunday | Good Friday | 1910 |
| The Monday following Easter Sunday | Family Day | 1980 |
| 27 April | Freedom Day | 1994 |
| 1 May | Workers’ Day | 1995 |
| 16 June | Youth Day | 1995 |
| 9 August | National Women’s Day | 1995 |
| 24 September | Heritage Day | 1995 |
| 16 December | Day of Reconciliation | 1995 |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | 1910 |
| 26 December | Day of Goodwill (formerly Boxing Day) | 1910 |