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National Women's Day 2025 in South Africa

Is National Women's Day a Public Holiday?

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

In 2025, it falls on a zaterdag, and some businesses may choose to follow zaterdag opening hours.

National Women's Day Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020zon9 augNational Women's DayPublic Holiday
2020maa10 augDay off for National Women's DayPublic Holiday
2021maa9 augNational Women's DayPublic Holiday
2022din9 augNational Women's DayPublic Holiday
2023woe9 augNational Women's DayPublic Holiday
2024vri9 augNational Women's DayPublic Holiday
2025zat9 augNational Women's DayPublic Holiday
2026zon9 augNational Women's DayPublic Holiday
2026maa10 augDay off for National Women's DayPublic Holiday
2027maa9 augNational Women's DayPublic Holiday
2028woe9 augNational Women's DayPublic Holiday
2029don9 augNational Women's DayPublic Holiday
2030vri9 augNational Women's DayPublic Holiday

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