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Day of Reconciliation

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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Varies
  • Restaurants Reduced
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

📣 Traveler notes

South Africa, known as the 'Rainbow Nation,' is a highly diverse country with rich culture, varied landscapes, and a population speaking 12 official languages.

  • New Year's Day (January 1st)
  • Human Rights Day (March 21st)
  • Easter Weekend (a four-day long weekend in March or April)
  • Freedom Day (April 27th)

About this holiday

Day of Reconciliation is an annual public holiday in South Africa, celebrated on December 16th. Established in 1995 after the end of apartheid, the holiday aims to promote national unity and reconciliation.