Freedom Day has already passed this year.
Monday, April 28, 2025
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, April 28, 2025
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 18
- Day of year
- 118
- Local time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Currency
- ZAR
Long-weekend planner
Freedom Day falls on a Monday in 2025, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Africa, Freedom Day is on April 28, 2025 in 2025.
In 2025, Freedom Day falls on a Monday.
Yes. Freedom Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Africa.
Freedom Day was on April 28, 2025 and has already passed this year.
The next Freedom Day in South Africa is on April 27, 2026.
Other public holidays in South Africa 2025
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The Freedom Day date for South Africa 2025 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.