Christmas Day in South Africa

Christmas Day, on December 25, is one of the most festive Christian holidays in many countries around the world. It celebrates Jesus' birth.

Is Christmas Day a Public Holiday?

Christmas Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Year	Weekday	Date	Name	Holiday Type
2015	Fri	Dec 25	Christmas Day	Public Holiday
2016	Sun	Dec 25	Christmas Day	Public Holiday
2016	Mon	Dec 26	Christmas Day observed	Public Holiday
2017	Mon	Dec 25	Christmas Day	Public Holiday
2018	Tue	Dec 25	Christmas Day	Public Holiday
2019	Wed	Dec 25	Christmas Day	Public Holiday
2020	Fri	Dec 25	Christmas Day	Public Holiday
2021	Sat	Dec 25	Christmas Day	Public Holiday
2022	Sun	Dec 25	Christmas Day	Public Holiday
2022	Mon	Dec 26	Christmas Day observed	Public Holiday
2023	Mon	Dec 25	Christmas Day	Public Holiday
2024	Wed	Dec 25	Christmas Day	Public Holiday
2025	Thu	Dec 25	Christmas Day	Public Holiday

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