Freedom Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, April 27, 2023
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- 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 Thursday in 2023. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Africa, Freedom Day is on April 27, 2023 in 2023.
In 2023, Freedom Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. Freedom Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Africa.
Freedom Day was on April 27, 2023 and has already passed this year.
The next Freedom Day in South Africa is on April 27, 2024.
Other public holidays in South Africa 2023
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The Freedom Day date for South Africa 2023 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.