Information for Visitors

South Africa now has new requirements for people entering or leaving the country with children. Go to the Department of Home Affairs website for more information. 

During school holidays, many tourist areas can get very busy. Kruger Park in particular should be booked in advance, as the gates may be closed to day visitors if the park has reached capacity. 

Some businesses will be closed during public holidays. Banks and government offices will be closed. Grocery stores may have limited hours.

See below for upcoming school and public holiday dates.

School and Public Holidays- 2019

DateHoliday
January 1New Year's Day
March 21Human Right's Day
March 16-April 1School Holidays
April 19Good Friday
April 22Family Day
April 27Freedom Day
May 1Worker's Day
June 16 (17)Youth Day
June 15- July 8School Holidays
August 9Women's Day
September 24Heritage Day
September 21- 30School Holidays
December 5- January School Holidays
December 16Day of Reconciliation
December 25Christmas Day
December 26Day of Goodwill

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