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Plan Ahead: South Africa & France Public Holidays in 2025
As we step into 2025, businesses and individuals can plan ahead with the official public holidays in South Africa and France. These dates provide time to rest, reflect, and celebrate national milestones.
2025 Public Holidays in South Africa
Date | Weekday | Holiday |
1 Jan 2025 | Wed | New Year’s Day |
21 Mar 2025 | Fri | Human Rights Day |
18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday |
21 Apr 2025 | Mon | Family Day |
27 Apr 2025 | Sun | Freedom Day |
28 Apr 2025 | Mon | Freedom Day (observed) |
1 May 2025 | Thu | Workers’ Day |
16 Jun 2025 | Mon | Youth Day |
9 Aug 2025 | Sat | National Women’s Day |
24 Sep 2025 | Wed | Heritage Day |
16 Dec 2025 | Tue | Day of Reconciliation |
25 Dec 2025 | Thu | Christmas Day |
26 Dec 2025 | Fri | Day of Goodwill |
For South Africa Public School Holidays click here: https://www.gov.za/about-sa/school-calendar
2025 Public Holidays in France
Date | Weekday | Holiday |
1 Jan | Wed | Jour de l'an |
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21 Apr | Mon | Lundi de Pâques |
1 May | Thu | Fête du travail |
8 May | Thu | Victoire 1945 |
29 May | Thu | Ascension |
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9 Jun | Mon | Lundi de Pentecôte |
14 Jul | Mon | Fête nationale |
15 Aug | Fri | Assomption |
1 Nov | Sat | Toussaint |
11 Nov | Tue | Armistice 1918 |
25 Dec | Thu | Jour de Noël |
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For French Public School Holidays click here: www.service-public.fr/particuliers/actualites/A15406
Business & Employee Planning
Public holidays impact business schedules, leave policies, and employee well-being. Strategic leave planning can maximize rest, such as taking 2 May 2025 off after Workers’ Day in South Africa or using long weekends in France for travel and relaxation.
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