Youth Day has already passed this year.
Friday, June 16, 2023
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, June 16, 2023
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 24
- Day of year
- 167
- Local time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Currency
- ZAR
Long-weekend planner
Youth Day falls on a Friday in 2023, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Africa, Youth Day is on June 16, 2023 in 2023.
In 2023, Youth Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. Youth Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Africa.
Youth Day was on June 16, 2023 and has already passed this year.
The next Youth Day in South Africa is on June 17, 2024.
Other public holidays in South Africa 2023
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The Youth Day date for South Africa 2023 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.