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A list of holidays in South Africa:[1]
The Public Holidays Act (Act No 36 of 1994)[2] determines that whenever any public holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following it will be a public holiday. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa There is no single Culture of South Africa. As South Africa is so ethnically diverse it is not surprising that there are vast cultural differences as well Art of South Africa is a term used to denote creative output by human beings from South Africa Cinema of South Africa refers to the films and Film industry of the nation of South Africa. Cuisine of South Africa has had a variety of sources and stages Cookery practised by indigenous people of South Africa such as the Khoisan and South Africa has 11 Official languages South Africa also recognises eight non-official languages as " National languages quot Elleke Boehmer (cf Cullhed 2006 79 writes “Nationalism like patriarchy favours singleness—one identity one growth pattern one birth and blood for all. This is a list of Writers from South Africa. A-C Peter Abrahams Rehane Abrahams, (1970&ndash A-C Lionel Abrahams Tatamkulu Afrika Ingrid Andersen P R Anderson Arthur The South African Music scene includes both popular (jive and folk forms Despite being the most economically advanced country on the continent South Africa was among the last countries in Africa to introduce Television broadcasting to The following is a partial list of South African television series. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC New Year's Day is the first day of the Year. On the modern Gregorian calendar, it is celebrated on January 1, as it was also in ancient Rome (though Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Human Rights Day' is celebrated annually across the world on 10 December. Easter ( Greek: Πάσχα Pascha or Pasxa) is the most important religious feast in the Christian Liturgical year. Good Friday, also called Holy Friday or Great Friday, is the Friday preceding Easter Sunday ("Pascha" Easter ( Greek: Πάσχα Pascha or Pasxa) is the most important religious feast in the Christian Liturgical year. Family Day is the name of a public Holiday in South Africa, in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Freedom Day is a South African public holiday celebrated on April 27. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Workers' Day is a public holiday in at least the following countries: Angola, Bulgaria, China (where it is celebrated as International Labour Day and is Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Youth Day is a holiday dedicated to the Youths of a country International Youth Day International Youth Day is an International observance Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus National Women's Day is an annual public holiday in South Africa on August 9. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Heritage Day, September 24, is a Public Holiday on which South Africans across the spectrum are encouraged to celebrate their cultural heritage and the diversity Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion The Day of Reconciliation is a public holiday in South Africa held annually on 16 December. Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. The Day of Goodwill is a South African Public holiday celebrated annually on the 26th of December [1]
Once-off holidays
1999-12-31 and 2000-01-02 were declared public holidays to accommodate the Y2K changeover, and 2000-01-03 was automatically a public holiday because the previous holiday was a Sunday. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. The Year 2000 problem (also known as the Y2K problem, the millennium bug, the Y2K bug, or simply Y2K) was a notable Computer bug resulting 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. [3]
2008-05-02 was declared a public holiday when Human Rights Day and Good Friday fell on the same day on 2008-03-21. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Human Rights Day' is celebrated annually across the world on 10 December. Good Friday, also called Holy Friday or Great Friday, is the Friday preceding Easter Sunday ("Pascha" 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. [4]
Historical public holidays
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South Africa's present calendar of public holidays was introduced in 1994. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa There is no single Culture of South Africa. As South Africa is so ethnically diverse it is not surprising that there are vast cultural differences as well South Africa has an uncommon demographic profile marked by a heterogeneous population base social issues brought on by the legacy of Apartheid, divisions within ethnic groups In the current politics of South Africa, the African National Congress is the ruling party at a national level and in most provinces having received 69 South Africa has 12 million learners 366 000 teachers and around 28 000 schools - including 390 special needs schools and 1 000 registered private schools South Africa has a two-tiered economy one rivaling other developed countries and the other with only the most basic Infrastructure. Art of South Africa is a term used to denote creative output by human beings from South Africa South Africa has 11 Official languages South Africa also recognises eight non-official languages as " National languages quot South Africa has a wide mix of religions. Many Religions are represented in the ethnic and regional diversity of South Africa's population Many Sports have a passionate following in South Africa, although they remain largely divided on ethnic lines During the period between Union in 1910, and the establishment of the present republic in 1994, the following were the official public holidays:
| Date | English Name |
| January 1 | New Year's Day (1910-present) |
| The Friday before Easter Sunday | Good Friday (1910-present) |
| The Monday following Easter Sunday | Easter Monday (1910-1979), Family Day (1980-present) |
| April 6 | Van Riebeeck's Day (1952-1974), Founder's Day (1980-1994) |
| 1st Friday in May | Workers' Day (1987-1989) |
| May 1 | Workers' Day (1990-present) |
| 40th day after Easter | Ascension Day (1910-1993) |
| May 24 | Empire Day (1910-1951) |
| May 31 | Union Day (1910-1960), Republic Day (1961-1993) |
| 2nd Monday in July | Queen's Birthday (1952-1960) |
| July 10 | Family Day (1961-1974) |
| 1st Monday in August | King's Birthday (1910-1951) |
| 1st Monday in September | Settlers' Day (1952-1979) |
| October 10 | Kruger Day (1952-1993) |
| December 16 | Dingaan's Day (1910-1951), Day of the Covenant (1952-1979), Day of the Vow (1979-1993) |
| December 25 | Christmas Day (1910-present) |
| December 26 | Boxing Day (1910-1979), Day of Goodwill (1980-present) |
References
- ^ a b Public holidays. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC New Year's Day is the first day of the Year. On the modern Gregorian calendar, it is celebrated on January 1, as it was also in ancient Rome (though Easter ( Greek: Πάσχα Pascha or Pasxa) is the most important religious feast in the Christian Liturgical year. Good Friday, also called Holy Friday or Great Friday, is the Friday preceding Easter Sunday ("Pascha" Easter ( Greek: Πάσχα Pascha or Pasxa) is the most important religious feast in the Christian Liturgical year. Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is celebrated as a Holiday in some largely Christian cultures especially Roman Catholic Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Workers' Day is a public holiday in at least the following countries: Angola, Bulgaria, China (where it is celebrated as International Labour Day and is Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Government Communications (GCIS) (2008-03-28). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King
- ^ http://www.info.gov.za/acts/1994/a36-94.pdf
- ^ Media release on public holidays. Government Communications (GCIS) (1999-10-25). Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King
- ^ T Mbeki declares 2 May 2008 public holiday. Government Communications (GCIS) (2008-03-25). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King
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