August holidays in South Africa may be something you want to learn more about, and we want to help with that.
There are many holidays observed in August in South Africa and we were able to gather them all here, fortunately.
From "Isra and Mi'raj in South Africa" to "Human Rights Day in South Africa" - and everything in between - there are a total of 50 holidays observed in August in South Africa.
Let's look at what they are.
Following are all the holidays observed in August in South Africa:
In South Africa, New Year's Day is celebrated on January 1st. This day marks the beginning of the Gregorian calendar, ...
Isra and Mi'raj are two Islamic events that occur together. Isra is the night journey of Prophet Muhammad from Makkah ...
The March equinox is the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator – the imaginary line in the sky above the Eart...
Human Rights Day in South Africa is celebrated on March 21. The date marks the anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre...
Good Friday is a religious holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. It is obser...
On Holy Saturday, Christians in South Africa remember the day that Jesus Christ lay in the tomb after his crucifixion....
Easter Sunday is a religious holiday celebrated by Christians around the world. In South Africa, it is also a public h...
In South Africa, Family Day is celebrated on the first Monday in March. It is a public holiday that gives families an ...
South Africa's Freedom Day is celebrated on April 27, marking the country's first non-racial democratic elections whi...
The Night of Power is the night when the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It is believed to have occu...
In South Africa, Workers' Day is celebrated on May 1st. It is a public holiday that commemorates the role of workers i...
In South Africa, Workers' Day is celebrated on May 1st. The day commemorates the country's workers and their contribut...
Eid ul-Fitr is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The holiday celebrat...
South Africa celebrates Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May. It is a day to honour mothers and mother figures, ...
Ascension Day is a public holiday in South Africa that commemorates Jesus Christ’s ascension into heaven, according ...
Pentecost is a religious holiday celebrated by Christians worldwide that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit u...
In South Africa, Youth Day is celebrated on June 16. This date was chosen to commemorate the Soweto Uprising of 1976, ...
Father's Day is celebrated on the 16th of June in South Africa. It is a day to honour and celebrate fathers and father...
The June Solstice is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere, and occurs when the sun is directly overh...
Eid ul Adha is a Muslim holiday that commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son, as an act of obedie...
Nelson Mandela Day is a public holiday in South Africa celebrated on 18 July. It commemorates the life of Nelson Mande...
Muharram is the Islamic New Year, and it is celebrated on the first day of the month of Muharram. The Islamic calendar...
National Women's Day is a public holiday in South Africa that commemorates the 1956 women's march to the Union Buildin...
The September equinox is the moment when the sun shines directly on the Equator and day and night are of equal length....
Heritage Day is a national holiday in South Africa that celebrates the country's cultural diversity. The day is also k...
Milad un Nabi, also known as Mawlid, is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims throughout the world. The holiday co...
In South Africa, All Saints' Day is celebrated on the first day of November. It is a public holiday and many people us...
The Day of Reconciliation is a public holiday in South Africa celebrated on December 16. It commemorates the anniversa...
December solstice is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere and the shortest day of the year in the N...
Christmas Eve is the evening before Christmas Day and is celebrated in many countries around the world. In South Afric...
Christmas day in South Africa is celebrated on the 25th of December. It is a public holiday and most people have the d...
Christmas in South Africa is a time for family, friends and feasting. The day typically starts with a hearty breakfast...
The Day of Goodwill is a public holiday in South Africa that falls on 26 December. It is also known as the Feast of St...
In South Africa, New Year's Eve is typically a time to spend with family and friends, enjoying good food and drink and...
New Year's Day in South Africa has been celebrated since the early days of colonization. The day is observed on Januar...
Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) is a traditional holiday celebrated in South Africa on the 2nd of January. It is al...
Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival that celebrates the god Shiva and is observed in South Africa. It is celebrated on...
Armed Forces Day in South Africa is celebrated every year on the 27th of February to commemorate and recognize the bra...
Holi is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated in South Africa and around the world. It is a time for celebration, joy, ...
Eid al-Adha is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims all over the world. In South Africa, it is celebrated with gr...
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the special bond between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated in ...
Janmashtami, or the celebration of Lord Krishna's birthday, has been celebrated in South Africa for many years. This H...
Ganesh Chaturthi is an important Hindu festival celebrated in South Africa and throughout the world. The festival hono...
Heritage Day in South Africa is celebrated annually on September 24th. This day celebrates the country’s cultural he...
Navaratri is an important Hindu festival celebrated in South Africa and around the world. It is a nine-day celebration...
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated in South Africa and all over the world....
Diwali, more commonly known as Deepavali in South Africa, is an important Hindu festival celebrated by the Indian comm...
Ramadan is the sacred month of fasting, spiritual purification, and charitable acts for Muslims, and its commencement is...
Youth Day is a public holiday in South Africa, commemorating the Soweto Uprising of 1976 and honoring the sacrifices mad...
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