South africa is a country of many cultures and many religions indeed, a country of pluralities. The following days are public holidays and national holidays in south africa for the year 2018. South african public holiday may 7 public holidays news. The electoral and labour laws of south africa, namely section 2a of the public holidays act 1994 act no. If you are looking for a calendar in pdf format then please visit our pdf calendar section. South african public holidays 2014 with long weekends 2014 including easter dates 2014. We also provide south africa holiday calendar for 2016 in word, excel, pdf and printable online formats. Holidays and observances in south africa in 2014 time and date. South africa public holidays 2014 holidays tracker. Flowing from the constitution, the south african human rights commission sahrc was established, aiming to promote respect, protection, development and attainment of human rights for all people living in south africa, and to monitor and assess the observance of these rights. Namibia public holidays 2020 this page contains a national calendar of all 2020 public holidays for namibia. Owing to its divisive history, south africa boasts more public holidays than most countries.
South africa holidays page 4 of 16 travel the guardian. The city slows down dramatically from around december 16 each year until early january, with the shopping frenzy tapering off between christmas day and new years day. Public holidays in south africa 2016 bank holidays in. The total population of about 51 770 560 million is made up of 79,2 per cent black people. Import public holidays to your calendar or check out our cultural tips how to spend public holidays. South african 2011 public holidays the blabla blog. The public holidays act act no 36 of 1994 pdf determines whenever any public holiday falls on a sunday, the monday following on it shall be a public holiday.
The mzansi calendar is full of national holidays that reflect and celebrate the countrys wealth of cultural diversity. Discover upcoming public holiday dates for south africa and start planning to make the most of your time off. New years day 2014, human rights day 2014, freedom day 2014, workers day 2014, youth day 2014, national womans day 2014, heritage. In addition to the official public holidays on 27 april freedom day and 1 may workers day, the department has granted 29, 30 april and 2 may as extra school holidays. All calendar templates are now also openoffice compatible. Phases of the moon are calculated using local time in johannesburg. Freedom day south africa is on monday, april 27, 2015. Calendars online and print friendly for any year and month. The act determines whenever any public holiday falls on a sunday, the monday following on it shall be a public holiday. The park offers a wildlife experience that ranks among the best in the world. Data collection methods may be electronic, manual or both. The city slows down dramatically from around december 16 each year until early january, with the shopping frenzy tapering off between christmas day and new years day when locals take a break, often heading for the coast or to family in other. Public holidays and national celebrations in south africa. If youre planning a trip to south africa, its worth considering the dates of the south african public holidays or bank holidays.
Public holidays in south africa 2018 2019 2020 2021 south. Before the union of south africa was established in 1910 each of the four colonies had its own legislation on public holidays. This year, all government schools in south africa have the same school calendar, which includes an extended break at the end of april. Constitution, charter and religions in south africa chapter. Lewis freeth, winner of the 2014 readers travel photography competition won an amazing trip to south africa, courtesy of tour operator africa and beyond and tourism kwazulunatal. Jun 22, 2015 public holiday act established in 1994 regulates that south africa employees entitled to 12 paid public holidays. National holidays in south africa in 2020 office holidays. National holidays in south africa in 2019 office holidays.
Download or print 2014 south africa calendar holidays. It was the day that heralded the long awaited hopeful horizon where this diverse country with its many colours and creeds, cultures and belief systems could work together in building a. Why the hell arent you back at work heres the official list of public holidays for 2011, courtesy of the good folk over at the south african government information service saturday, 01. South africas present calendar of public holidays was introduced in 1994. The following days are public holidays and national holidays in south africa for the year 2015. South africa public holidays south african bank holidays. School terms 2014 and school holidays 2014 south africa stay safe and healthy.
This is a list of public holidays in the central african republic. The above is the list of 2015 public holidays declared in south africa which includes federal, regional government holidays and popular observances. In general, when a national holiday falls on a sunday, the holiday is usually observed on the monday instead. We also provide south africa holiday calendar for 2015 in word, excel, pdf. Meaning and description of south african public holidays.
South africas public holiday act established in 1994 regulates the countrys paid public holidays. Public holiday act established in 1994 regulates that south africa employees entitled to 12 paid public holidays. Thursday 31 december new years eve from 7pm to midnight for more information on public holidays in south australia eg. With a total human count of 53 million people, south africa represents one of the most beautiful coastlines of southern africa. The kruger national park knp, south africas flagship park, receives 1. South africas president, jacob zuma, has declared wednesday, may 7, 2014, a public holiday to allow south africans once more to exercise their democratic right to vote in the general elections which will be held on that day. Heritage day observance day because public holiday falls on a sunday. South africa calendars are also available as editable excel spreadsheet calendar and word document calendars. South african public holidays, dates, meanings and. Employees are entitled to 12 paid public holidays per year. The act determines whenever any public holiday falls on a sunday, the following monday shall be a public holiday. South africa has 12 public holidays as determined by the public. South africas vast, semidesert karoo region is the setting for afrikaburn, an offshoot of the burning man at the heart of the africas emerging music festival scene gallery published.
Human rights day south africa is on saturday, march 21, 2015. New years day, kings birthday, queen victoria day 24 may, good friday, easter monday, whit monday. This page contains the list of south africa 2020 official public holidays, bank. The nation observes various public holidays throughout the year. Public holidays in the central african republic wikipedia. This year, all government schools have the same calendar inc. Public holidays in south africa 2016 bank holidays in south. South africa has 12 public holidays as determined by the public holidays act act no 36 of 1994 pdf.
The report provides information on south african residents and foreign travellers who. Flowing from the constitution, the south african human rights commission sahrc was established, aiming to promote respect, protection, development and attainment. Holiday pay in south africa, public holiday is a nonworking day and all employees are entitled a normal pay rate. If you want to see the school calendar with terms for 2019 visit. The public holidays act act no 36 of 1994 pdf determines whenever any public holiday falls on a sunday, the monday following on it shall be a public. Comprehensive list of national public holidays that are celebrated in south africa during 2020 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays. New years day observance day because public holiday falls on a sunday.
That of the cape colony was promulgated in 1856, but was amended from time to time and after 1902 the calendar of holidays was as follows. Nationwide events in south africa and south africas public holidays south africans love public holidays. Today 16 february 2020 is not a holiday in south africa. Public holidays can be different depending on the state or territory youre in. All other public holidays such as queens birthday and labour day are individually declared by the state and territory governments. Find what the public holidays are in your state territory by selecting from the list below. The year 2014 is a common year, with 365 days in total. Tourism can provide financial incentives for conservation but a successful tourism strategy must ensure opportunities for highquality visitor experiences. We also provide south africa holiday calendar for 2015 in word, excel, pdf and printable online formats. South africa calendars are also available as editable excel spreadsheet calendar and. They are ideal for use as a spreadsheet calendar planner. South african public holiday may 7 public holidays news update. South africa has 12 public holidays as determined by the public holidays act act no 36 of 1994.
All schools, colleges and government offices remain closed on these national holidays in south africa. Apr 27, 2016 this day in 1994 saw the first free and fair election of south africa. The struggle of the apartheid regime which saw many people shed blood in the name of freedom and fairness was over. Public holidays in south africa for 2015 2016 how south.
The bill of rights contained in the national constitution is the cornerstone of democracy in south africa. Constitution, charter and religions in south africa. South africa public holidays 2020 this page contains a national calendar of all 2020 public holidays. Apr 28, monday, freedom day observed, public holiday. Origins of public holidays in south africa south africa. Our national public holidays are new years day, australia day, good friday, easter monday, anzac day, christmas day and boxing day.
Public holidays in south africa south african government. For all practical purposes cape town takes the 2 of january off as well to see the cape minstrel carnival, known astweede nuwe jaar second new year, that gives the celebration its local colour. We also provide south africa holiday calendar for 2016 in word, excel, pdf. The south african public holidays act act no 36 of 1994 determines that whenever any public holiday falls on a sunday, the monday following it will be a public holiday. Public holidays in south africa 2018 2019 2020 2021.
It is said that this public holiday is one of the many changes that were implemented after the south african government did away with apartheid in 1994. Sep 18, 20 2014 calendar with holidays list calendar 2014. Overview of holidays and many observances in south africa during the year 2014. Here you see the holidays south africa for the year 2014. To choose another year, please use the dropdown menu above. Sep, 2015 the public holidays act act no 36 of 1994 pdf determines whenever any public holiday falls on a sunday, the monday following on it shall be a public holiday. Office holidays provides calendars with dates and information on public holidays and bank holidays in key countries around the world. Below are 2015 pdf calendars with popular and south africa holidays. The holidays in bold are the public holidays in south africa.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Monday 27 january australia day substitute day as australia day falls on. South african public holidays and bank holidays in western. The above is the list of 2016 public holidays declared in south africa which includes federal, regional government holidays and popular observances. This day in 1994 saw the first free and fair election of south africa. Calendars are otherwise blank and designed for easy printing.
Here are the table of south african holidays for 20. The dates on which good friday and easter sunday fall are determined according to the ecclesiastical moon. South africa holidays page 3 of 16 travel the guardian. School holiday 2020 scedule the current and proposed school holidays for south africa. No matter how solemn their intention, they are regarded by most as shoppingextravaganza days. Click on the public or school holidays links above to see the namedate of the holidays celebrated annually in south africa. Day of reconciliation observance day because public holiday falls on a sunday. Calculate the number of working days, work hours and holidays between two dates in south africa. During the period between union in 1910, and the establishment of the present republic in 1994, the following were the official public holidays. Public procurement regulations, 2014 seychelles legal. Percentage distribution of tourists from sadc countries on holiday, 2014. This is the list of 2020 public holidays for each state and territory in australia.
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