South Africa — time, weather and useful information
Country page for South Africa: local time and weather in its cities, key facts, norms and traditions, tips for tourists and important warnings for travellers.
Country at a glance
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Cities of the country on the map
About this country
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Norms and traditions
Tips for tourists
What a traveller should keep in mind
Public holidays 2026
| 01.01 | New Year's Day · every year |
| 21.03.2026 | Human Rights Day |
| 03.04.2026 | Good Friday |
| 06.04.2026 | Family Day |
| 27.04 | Freedom Day · every year |
| 01.05 | Workers' Day · every year |
| 16.06 | Youth Day · every year |
| 10.08.2026 | National Women's Day |
| 24.09 | Heritage Day · every year |
| 16.12 | Day of Reconciliation · every year |
| 25.12 | Christmas Day · every year |
| 26.12.2026 | Day of Goodwill |
Traveler safety
🐍 Venomous snakes
🦈 Sharks (in places)
☀️ Strong sun, burn risk
🦁 Wild animals (safari), keep distance
👜 Pickpockets in tourist areas
⚠️ Tourist scams / taxis
🦟 Mosquitoes: malaria/dengue
General guidance for tourists. Before travelling, check your government’s official travel advisories.
The country profile is general reference information describing customs and everyday details for travellers. Before your trip, check the current entry rules and the official travel advice of your government.