512 days until New Year's Day.
Saturday, January 1, 2028
Key facts
- Date
- Saturday, January 1, 2028
- Day of the week
- Saturday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 52
- Day of year
- 1
- Local time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Currency
- ZAR
Long-weekend planner
New Year's Day falls on the weekend in 2028, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Africa, New Year's Day is on January 1, 2028 in 2028.
In 2028, New Year's Day falls on a Saturday.
Yes. New Year's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Africa.
There are 512 days until New Year's Day on January 1, 2028.
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The New Year's Day date for South Africa 2028 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.