South africa is also an amazing place for scuba diving. South africa holidays tailor made adventures freedom. Holiday packages to local and international destinations from south africa. Employees are entitled to 12 paid public holidays per year. Wallach and a friend left london, headed for south africa, riding a panther m100 motorcycle with a. Here are the table of south african holidays for 20. Many south african public holidays were established in honor of political struggles and the countrys fight to achieve equality for all citizens. Public holidays in south africa south african government. Throughout june, the temperature in cape town falls lower and lower.
South africa s national holidays a look at the significance of south africa s seven national holidays. Computravel specialise in luxury holidays abroad to global destinations for the discerning leisure traveller. Mar 18, 2019 housed in a magnificent threestorey building within bayworlds grounds, the port elizabeth museum is interestingly enough recognized as south africas third oldest museum with current exhibitions including the dinosaur hall, the maritime history hall, the marine hall, curiosity corner, the xhosa gallery, the first people of the bay exhibition, the costume hall, and the history of. December school holidays south africa forum tripadvisor. Holidays to family discover south africa available now from explore worldwide. South africa holidays 2017 public holidays and observances list of south africa holidays 2017.
From romantic or honeymoon packages to family holiday deals, call us for a quote. The above is the list of 2015 public holidays declared in south africa which includes federal, regional government holidays and popular observances. Jan 01, 2016 public holidays are usually those days that we all look forward to especially if they fall next to a weekend. South african literature consists of many widely acclaimed, international bestsellers and many lesser known, but equally laudable gems. Below are public holidays for south africa for the calendar year 2015. All you need to know about public holidays and observances in south africa. Luxury south africa holidays natural world safaris. Read more the groups department is a specialised division within thompsons holidays created to manage group travel, incentives, conferences and other special interest events to destinations around the world. National and provincial government elections 8 may 2019.
Whether youre living in south africa or just visiting, its important to note the dates of south africa s holidays. Imagine drifting over the rolling plains of the maasai mara at dawn on a hotair balloon ride, or sitting with your toes buried in golden sands overlooking zanzibars calm waters as the sun sets. South africa holidays are magical, humbling, aweinspiring adventures that will leave an everlasting imprint in your mind. South africa s stunning scenery and vibrant cities attract visitors from all over the world who come to experience table mountain, wineries and whale watching of the western cape, spectacular vistas along the garden route, game viewing in kruger and the eastern cape and zulu culture of kwazulunatal. Go diving in the warm waters, hiking through the mountain ranges or taking guided walks through the national parks. Romantic luxury south africa holidays and tours 20172018. Its this incredible diversity of landscapes, wildlife and culture that makes south africa holidays so special.
Mark down some of our favorite holidays you wont want to miss. If you dont like crowds, time your trip to avoid the seambursting hermanus whale festival september 2729. Kwazulunatal school terms, eastern cape school terms, western cape school terms, northern cape school terms, free state school terms, gauteng school terms, northwest school terms, limpopo school terms and mpumalanga school terms. Below is a concise list of all the public holidays for south africa during 2016. The year 2016 is a leap year, with 366 days in total. Selfdrive adventures with lefthandside driving and glorious landscapes along the garden route. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. When apartheid ended and the african national congress under nelson mandela came into power in south africa in 1994, the national holidays were changed to days that would be meaningful to all south africans. Planning a later nov early december break and want to avoid holiday season.
Your guide to 2020 school terms and holiday dates in south africa. Public holidays in south africa 2018 2019 2020 2021 south. South africa has 12 public holidays as determined by the public holidays act act no 36 of 1994. South african public holidays and bank holidays in western. For all practical purposes cape town takes the 2 of january off as well to see the cape minstrel carnival, known astweede nuwe jaar second new year. South africa is the perfect place for a romantic holiday. The act determines whenever any public holiday falls on a sunday, the monday following on it shall be a public holiday. The hidden gem that is the sibuya game reserve serves as the venue for a number of exciting safari activities on this trip, while days spent either in your luxury coastal resort or exploring the eastern cape make this a fantastic trip for those seeking both adventure and relaxation. Overview of holidays and many observances in south africa during the year 2020. President jacob zuma has declared 27 december 2016, a public holiday, throughout the republic of south africa, in terms of section 2a of the public holidays act. The best time to go on holiday to south africa depends largely on your destination and desired activities. In 2010, south africa hosted the first football world cup to be held on the african continent. South african yearbook 2016 welcome to south africa.
June 2018 calendar with holidays in printable format south africa. The best south africa vacation packages 2020 tripadvisor. Holiday and travel offers the good web guide, september 2017. There are very few countries where you can lock eyes with a leopard one day, try drumming and dancing at a zulu ceremony the next and cycle from vineyard to vineyard the one after. The request by fedusa was motivated by the fact this year, workers in the country will only have 11 public holidays instead of 12 due to fact that the 25th of december christmas day falls on a sunday. Read the news articles by the tiffindell ski resort south africa located in.
At national today, we love celebrating 82 june holidays. According to section 21 of the public holidays act, 1994 a public holiday that falls on a sunday rolls over to a monday. South africa public holidays 2019 this page contains a national calendar of all 2019 public holidays. You can get more detailed information on each holiday by clicking. The cape argus in cape town, south africa, is the worlds biggest bike race more than 35,000 cyclists took part in the 20 event last month. South africa holidays 2020 cheap south africa holidays. South africa has a strong economy and is an influential player in african politics. The dates on which good friday and easter sunday fall are determined according to the ecclesiastical moon.
Date weekday holiday name holiday type jan 1 sunday new years day public holiday jan 2 monday new years day observed public holiday mar 20 monday march equinox season mar 21 tuesday human rights day public holiday apr. This is a promotional video for the holiday packages being offered by takura a. These destinations cater to the everyman which means swimming pools, activities for the whole family, games rooms, playgrounds, and a restaurant or two on site are the universal features. You can choose to stay within a reserve or stay just outside and selfdrive through either way, this is your chance to spot some incredible wildlife. Luxury apartments and villas to rent the luxury travel book. South africa holidays 20202021 trailfinders uks no1 to. The june 2016 tiffindell newsletter is now available click to view. The month of june, along with july and august are the coldest and wettest times of year to visit cape town, and visitors should be prepared for both of these winter elements. A holiday to south africa is unforgettable, the country is breathtakingly diverse in landscape, a land of vast plains, rolling mountains, golden beaches and barren.
From its wildliferich rolling plains to its fertile winelands, africa enchants us. Gives the public a chance to have an extended rest. The landscape in south africa is a dream for those seeking active pursuits. National holidays in south africa in 2018 office holidays. Date 201807 12 by do something out of this world for the last week of school holidays. Explore the culture and beauty of this diverse country. South africa holidays offer more than youd expect, with sandy beaches, exotic safari, and bustling cities to help create your unforgettable holiday. South africa holidays, africa 20202021 tropical sky ireland. The best holidays in south africa a monthbymonth guide. When to go to south africa south africa is a yearround destination. This is the month in which to visit the extraordinary namib desert, stretching for 1,200 miles along the atlantic coasts of south africa, namibia and angola. Can someone please confirm when the schools break in december and if its the whole country at the same time. Public holidays 2016 public holidays in south africa.
Calendars online and print friendly for any year and month. South africa holidays book for 20202021 with our south. There are many reasons to visit south africa, from a chance to see the big 5, lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, while on safari in the enormous kruger national park or eastern cape, a visit to stunning cape town with its mesmerising backdrop of table mountain and upmarket beach retreat of camps bay, visit the beautiful winelands region, drive through the dramatic garden route. The series consists of a tour match, three test matches, three twenty20 international matches t20is and five one day international matches odis. Holidays, author at public holidays in south africa. How to safari in south africa on a budget travel the guardian. Phases of the moon are calculated using local time in johannesburg.
Official website of the south african consulate general in new york. Browse cheap south africa holidays for 20202021 with the latest special offers, discount codes, online deals and last minute breaks available from the uks leading travel agents and online tour operators. Holidays to south africa wouldnt be complete without a spectacular big five safari. We also provide south africa holiday calendar for 2015 in word, excel, pdf and printable online formats. Whether you like to immerse yourself in city life, connect with nature or learn about the history and culture of a place, we have a wide range of south africa tours that offer it all. South africa s public holiday act established in 1994 regulates the countrys paid public holidays. Owing to its divisive history, south africa boasts more public holidays than most countries. Freedom day commemorates the first democratic elections held in south africa on 27 april 1994.
The following days are public holidays and national holidays in south africa for the year 2017. Destinations in south africa virgin holidays just a few hours from johannesburg, nestled in the mountains of the north west province lies the magnificent sun city, a playground for child and adults alike. Download july 2016 calendar as html, excel xlsx or word docx. Read on to see the full itinerary for what promises to be an unforgettable south. October 2016 calendar with holidays south africa 2016 holidays south africa. South african public holidays 2016 with long weekends 2016 including easter dates 2016. Before you visit, its worthwhile to read up about south africas diverse heritage to prepare you for the vibrant, multicultural experience that awaits you.
Book your stay with us this summer and enjoy a luxurious breakaway. The mzansi calendar is full of national holidays that reflect and celebrate the countrys wealth of cultural diversity. Tropical sky also arranges africa safari holidays to kenya, namibia, south africa, tanzania, victoria falls and zanzibar. Office holidays provides calendars with dates and information on public holidays and bank holidays in key countries around the world. The current and proposed school holidays for south africa. False bay on the cape town peninsula is one of the best diving sites, while partridge point and tafelberg are also popular with tourists on south africa holidays. The south african public holidays act act no 36 of 1994 determines that whenever any public holiday falls on a sunday, the monday following it will be a public holiday. Public holidays are usually those days that we all look forward to especially if they fall next to a weekend. Big five safaris lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant in kruger, kwazulunatal, the malariafree eastern cape and madikwe. South africas election day history before the 1994 election day, south africas history is a dark and dim looking grave of unfairness and white supremacy control. Overview of holidays and many observances in south africa during the year 2016. National holidays in south africa in 2017 office holidays.
South africa public holidays 2020 this page contains a national calendar of all 2020 public holidays. What trailfinders do better than anyone else is create tailormade holidays in south africa. With snow in the north and penguins on sunny beaches in the south, south africa is full of. New years day 2016, human rights day 2016, freedom day 2016, workers day 2016, youth day 2016, national womans day 2016, heritage day 2016, day of reconciliation 2016, christmas day and day of goodwill 2016. New years day 2016, human rights day 2016, freedom day 2016, workers day 2016, youth day 2016, national womans day 2016, heritage. Official visit, by the prime minister of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia, dr abiy ahmed ali, to pretoria, south africa. Events that have occurred or will occur in 2017 in south africa. Heres our pick of the 30 places you simply have to visit in 2016. But as the research went on, we uncovered even more impressive south african sights that we simply couldnt leave out. The summers are generally warm and dry, while winters tend to be wet and cool, the rains brought on by fierce north westerly gales.
Online calendar is a place where you can create a calendar online for any country and for any month and year. South africa s greatest holidays a monthbymonth guide save. Excellent dining and spellbinding sights in oneofakind cape town. Whether you favour superdeluxe hotels with sweeping ocean views, treehouses with their own plunge pools, intimate mountain retreats or secluded safari camps bathed in lantern light, theres somewhere to spark every flame. Africa holidays book for 20202021 with our africa experts. A great little place i know go shopping all over africa at amatuli artefacts, johannesburg. Panther and ruth winner of the weeks holiday for 2 at situ december 2016 south african. The drakensberg mountains are perfect for adventure, as here tourists can rent quad bikes, go rock climbing or white water rafting.
Youth day in june 2020youth day 16 june was previously known as soweto day. With us, in every part of the country, you can pick and choose how youd like to get around, where youd like to stay and how youd like to experience the attractions. Just like in nearby camps bay, june is the middle of winter in cape town, south africa. Not all of our choices of family getaways follow the formula of handson entertainment for your children, many of them simply bear children in mind and provide play areas, farm animals and local activities that make a stay that much more pleasant because you have these facilities to hand. Free online calendar for january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november and december 2016. When we set out to create a list of the best destinations in south africa we never thought wed reach 101. The most traditional south african family holiday is a selfdrive trip from. South africa holidays 2017 public holidays and observances. South africa holidays book flights, hotels and holidays to. You can get more detailed information on each holiday by clicking on them.
Cape town, south africa june weather holiday weather. President cyril ramaphosa announced an extension of the lockdown period until the end of april, on 9 april. Date 20180712 by do something out of this world for the last week of school holidays. For all practical purposes cape town takes the 2 of january off as well to see the cape minstrel carnival, known astweede nuwe jaar second new year, that gives the celebration its local colour. South africa holidays page 4 of 16 travel the guardian. Heres a list of all the south african public holidays you need to know in 2020, as well as other important dates to make a note of on your calendar. Updated 30 august 2018 in seeking out the best holiday resorts in south africa, a common thread emerges.
National holidays in south africa in 2019 office holidays. Whether youre off for a romantic vacation, family trip, or an allinclusive holiday, south africa vacation packages on tripadvisor make planning your trip simple and affordable. Being part of the largest tourism wholesaler in south africa, affords the groups department the expertise to offer travel agents expert advice, superb hotels at top locations, top class. Most businesses and nonessential services are closed during the public holidays, however there are many large chain stores that decide to stay open. Heritage day south africa 2018 is on monday, 24 september 2018. May to september is the best time for seeing wild animals theres not as much foliage in which they can hide and less water available in the bush, forcing them out to water holes. Book your next adventure or activity holiday online today. To compensate, the midyear school holidays will be shortened by a week. In apartheid south africa this day became known as sharpeville day and although not part of the official calendar of public holidays the event was commemorated among antiapartheid movements. Cape town holidays promotion video june 2016 hd youtube.
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