Public holidays in South Africa - South African Government
...With the advent of democracy in South Africa 16 December retained its status as a public holiday, however, this time with the purpose of fostering reconciliation and national unity....
https://www.gov.za/about-sa/public-holidays
Public Holidays in December South Africa 2025
...Explore public holidays in December 2025 South Africa, including Christmas and Day of Goodwill. Dates, significance, and festive activities....
https://publicholidays24.co.za/public-holidays-by-month-in-south-africa/public-holidays-in-december-2025-south-africa-festive-season-dates/
SA School Holidays December 2025: Official Dates and Full Break ...
...School holidays in months of December maintain a tradition of closure for South African schools featuring a yearly structure largely well deserved given the numerous academic tasks learners et al have accomplished this past year (from January to November). This festive holiday-always the most awaited- offers time for relaxing, travel, and family bonding, but it?s a break as it seems to be ......
https://helloyouth.co.za/sa-school-holidays-december-2025-official/
December 2025 public holidays: How to stretch Reconciliation Day ...
...In December, South Africa workers can turn three festive days into long family breaks with smart leave hacks around school holidays. South Africans who still have a few days of annual leave left can squeeze plenty of rest out of the December 2025 public holidays. With schools closing on 10 December ......
https://www.swisherpost.co.za/lifestyle/december-2025-public-holidays-how-to-stretch-reconciliation-day-christmas-and-day-of-goodwill-with-minimal-leave/
Is 16 December a Public Holiday in South Africa?
...Yes, 16 December is the Day of Reconciliation ? a South African public holiday promoting unity and peace. See when it falls in 2025 and 2026....
https://whatdaytoday.co.za/is-16-december-a-public-holiday-in-south-africa/
A Complete List of December Holidays and Observances for 2025
...Mark these 2025 December holidays and observances down on your calendar. Find daily happenings, awareness days, as well as, weekly and monthly observances....
https://www.today.com/life/holidays/december-holidays-and-observances-rcna43152
Public Holidays - PublicHolidays.co.za
...Discover upcoming public holiday dates for South Africa and start planning to make the most of your time off. Visit gov.za for the original release. The dates in this table are an estimate. We will update this page once the official public holiday dates for 2027 are released....
https://publicholidays.co.za/
Holidays Today and Upcoming Holidays in South Africa
...Holidays today, tomorrow, and upcoming holidays in South Africa, including types like federal, national, statutory, and public holidays....
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/south-africa/
Experience South Africa?s December Holidays! - Aswica.Co.Za
...During this month, South Africans celebrate a variety of holidays as well as partake in special activities that have become part of the culture. Some of the most popular South Africa December holidays include Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year?s Eve, Heritage Day, and Freedom Day....
https://aswica.co.za/experience-south-africa-s-december-holidays/
DOLE issues pay rules for December holidays | GMA News Online
...The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday released the pay guidelines for employees in the private sector who will work on the Feast of the Immaculate Concepcion of Mary, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Rizal Day, and the last day of 2025....
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/967701/dole-issues-pay-rules-for-december-holidays/story/