South African celebrations are traditional and festive. There are fun festivals and activities during holidays while some people prefer to travel to other places during the long weekend.

 

Saturday, 1 January 2011: New Year’s Day

Fireworks, singing, and colorful parades make up the New Year in South Africa. Street entertainment and bands make up the noise and fun in this day. Some people prefer to go to the beaches to celebrate the New Year in all night parties.

 

Monday, 21 March 2011: Human Rights’ Day

This holiday is considered to be very important to the South Africans where people celebrate their human rights.

 

Friday, 22 April 2011: Good Friday

This is a Christian holiday to remember that day of crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

 

Monday, 25 April 2011: Family Day / Easter Monday

This day marks a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

 

Wednesday, 27 April 2011: Freedom Day

This public holiday commemorates the first national elections in 1994 which did not base on race.

 

Sunday, 1 May 2011: Workers’ Day
Monday, 2 May 2011: Public Holiday

This public holiday celebrates the International Labour Day to celebrate workers’ rights.

 

Wednesday, 18 May 2011: Public Holiday

This day was declared a public holiday for the upcoming government elections in South Africa.

 

Thursday, 16 June 2011: Youth Day

This day commemorates the rights of the Youth, at the same time, remembers the start of the Soweto riots in 1976.

 

Tuesday, 9 August 2011: Women’s Day

This day celebrates the Women’s rights and honors the works and achievements done by the women.

 

Saturday, 24 September 2011: Heritage Day

This day celebrates the heritage, culture and traditions of South Africa.

 

Friday, 16 December 2011: Reconciliation Day

This is a public holiday which aims to foster reconciliation after the apartheid.

 

Sunday, 25 December 2011: Christmas Day

Christmas is a Christian holiday celebrating the Birth of Christ.

 

Monday, 26 December 2011: Day of Goodwill

This holiday is similar to Boxing Day where people give gifts to the less fortunate.

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