Freedom Day has already passed this year.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, April 27, 2022
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 17
- Day of year
- 117
- Local time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Currency
- ZAR
Long-weekend planner
Freedom Day falls on a Wednesday in 2022, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Africa, Freedom Day is on April 27, 2022 in 2022.
In 2022, Freedom Day falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. Freedom Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Africa.
Freedom Day was on April 27, 2022 and has already passed this year.
The next Freedom Day in South Africa is on April 27, 2023.
Other public holidays in South Africa 2022
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The Freedom Day date for South Africa 2022 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.