Is Christmas Eve a Public Holiday in South Africa?
Christmas Eve is not a public holiday according to Holidays 2019. Most businesses, stores, and shops as well as all schools, universities, and government offices remain open on this day.
Christmas Eve Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tue | 24 December | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2020 | Thu | 24 December | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2021 | Fri | 24 December | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2022 | Sat | 24 December | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2023 | Sun | 24 December | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2024 | Tue | 24 December | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 2025 | Wed | 24 December | Christmas Eve | Observance |