Is New Year’s Eve a Public Holiday in South Africa?
New Year’s Eve is not a public holiday according to Holidays 2023. Most businesses, stores, and shops as well as all schools, universities, and government offices remain open on this day.
New Year’s Eve Observances
Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
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2019 | Tue | 31 December | New Year’s Eve | Observance |
2020 | Thu | 31 December | New Year’s Eve | Observance |
2021 | Fri | 31 December | New Year’s Eve | Observance |
2022 | Sat | 31 December | New Year’s Eve | Observance |
2023 | Sun | 31 December | New Year’s Eve | Observance |
2024 | Tue | 31 December | New Year’s Eve | Observance |
2025 | Wed | 31 December | New Year’s Eve | Observance |