- 1 January (New Year’s Day)
- 21 March (Human Rights Day)
- April (Good Friday)
- April (Easter Sunday, Family Day)
- 27 April (Freedom Day)
- 1 May (Workers Day)
- 16 June (Youth Day)
- 9 August (National Women’s Day)
- 24 September (Heritage Day)
- 16 December (Day of Reconciliation)
- 25 December (Christmas Day)
- 26 December (Day of Goodwill)
- On these days, the city centre is very quiet. Most of the shops and restaurants are closed. Ask reception to find out what is open.



