That means the first long weekend of the year! Why does South Africa celebrate Human Rights Day? Human Rights Day is a ...

Freedom Day, typically celebrated on 27 April every year, falls on a Sunday. However, due to a specific Public Holidays Act ...

Maximise South Africa's public holidays to enjoy extended breaks, including a 24-day stretch in April and a nine-day December getaway.

RELATED | South Africa’s 2025 public holidays ... The third is thanks to Freedom Day falling on Sunday, 27 April, meaning Monday, 28 April is a holiday – and another three-day weekend.

The DCS said the 27 for Freedom race "offers something for everyone", with participants able to choose from the: 27km race for seasoned runners; 10km race, and 5km fun run/walk for families ...