Workers' Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 18
- Day of year
- 121
- Local time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Currency
- ZAR
Long-weekend planner
Workers' Day falls on a Thursday in 2025. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Africa, Workers' Day is on May 1, 2025 in 2025.
In 2025, Workers' Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. Workers' Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Africa.
Workers' Day was on May 1, 2025 and has already passed this year.
The next Workers' Day in South Africa is on May 1, 2026.
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The Workers' Day date for South Africa 2025 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.