New Year's Day 2025 — South Africa
About New Year's Day
New Year's Day is a public holiday in South Africa, observed on January 1, 2025 (Wednesday) in 2025. As an official public holiday, most government offices, banks, and schools are closed.
In 2025, New Year's Day falls on a Wednesday, giving workers a day off during the workweek.
Key Facts
Date January 1, 2025
Day Wednesday
Type Public
Countries 
South Africa
South Africa Status This holiday has passed
New Year's Day — Date by Year
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 1, 2024 | Monday |
| 2025 | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | January 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | January 1, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | January 1, 2028 | Saturday |
| 2029 | January 1, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | January 1, 2030 | Tuesday |
Other Public Holidays in South Africa (2025)
Friday, March 21, 2025 Human Rights Day Friday, April 18, 2025 Good Friday Monday, April 21, 2025 Family Day Sunday, April 27, 2025 Freedom Day Monday, April 28, 2025 Public Holiday Thursday, May 1, 2025 Workers' Day Monday, June 16, 2025 Youth Day Saturday, August 9, 2025 National Women's Day Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Heritage Day Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Day of Reconciliation
Frequently Asked Questions
When is New Year's Day in 2025?
New Year's Day in South Africa is on January 1, 2025 (Wednesday).
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in South Africa?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday. Most businesses, government offices, and schools are closed.
How many days until New Year's Day 2025?
New Year's Day 2025 was on January 1, 2025 and has already passed.