About Freedom Day (observed) in South Africa

Freedom Day (observed) is a public holiday in South Africa. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Freedom Day (observed): Past and Future Observances

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Year Date Weekday Name Holiday Type
2025 Monday Freedom Day (observed) Public Holiday
2031 Monday Freedom Day (observed) Public Holiday
2036 Monday Freedom Day (observed) Public Holiday

FAQ — Freedom Day (observed) in South Africa

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Freedom Day (observed) is a public holiday observed in South Africa. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in South Africa.

Last year, Freedom Day (observed) was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Freedom Day (observed)', 'date_iso': '2025-04-28', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 4, 28), 'date_display': '28 Apr 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Monday'} in South Africa.

Yes, Freedom Day (observed) is recognized as a public holiday in South Africa. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Freedom Day (observed) from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The South Africa holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.

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