Public holidays
- 1 January - New Year's Day
- 12 March - Youth Day
- March/April - Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Sunday & Monday
- 1 May - Labour Day
- 25 May - African Freedom Day
- First Monday of July - Heroes Day
- First Tuesday of July - Unity Day
- First Monday of August - Farmers Day
- 24 October - Independence Day
- 25 December - Christmas Day
Expect all shops and banks to be closed on Public Holidays though transport services are still (generally) available.