Is National Women’s Day a Public Holiday in South Africa?
National Women’s Day is a public holiday for the general population according to Holidays 2021. This means, offices, colleges, schools, universities, and several other academic institutions remain closed on this day.
National Women’s Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Fri | 9 August | National Women’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Sun | 9 August | National Women’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | 9 August | National Women’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Tue | 9 August | National Women’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | 9 August | National Women’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Fri | 9 August | National Women’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | 9 August | National Women’s Day | Public Holiday |