Expatica South Africa: Holidays and Celebrations in South Africa

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Holidays & Celebrations in South Africa

Ready to celebrate your new life in South Africa? What better way to get to know your new home than experiencing the holidays and celebrations in South Africa. Whatever party you’re looking for, you’ll find it in our expert guides on everything from local Christmas traditions to South African public holidays.

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South African public holidays: important dates in 2022 and 2023

 Living in South Africa? Here’s a list of all the South African public holidays you need to know in 2022 and 2023, as well as other important dates to make...
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The best festivals in South Africa in 2023

 From jazz festivals to kite flying contests, gay pride to Mozart festivals and minstrel carnivals, South African festivals celebrate everything under the sun.
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Christmas in South Africa

 For those spending their first Christmas in South Africa, find out how to celebrate it South African style.
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Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Cape Town

 South Africa’s Mother City is a great place to ring in the new year. Discover the best things to do in Cape Town on New Year’s Eve.
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School holidays in South Africa: 2022 and 2023

 Here is a list of school holidays in South Africa in 2022 and 2023 to help you make holiday plans or childcare arrangements if you have kids in South African...
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