Public holiday · South Africa
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Sunday, 21 March 2027
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About Human Rights Day (South Africa)
Human Rights Day is a public holiday in South Africa.
In 2027 it falls on a Sunday; in 2028 it’s on Tuesday 21 March, and in 2029 on Wednesday 21 March. This time it falls at the weekend; some countries move the day off to a weekday when that happens. Also in March 2027: International Day of Forests (21 Mar), World Poetry Day (21 Mar) and International Day of Nowruz (21 Mar). From this page you can add it to your calendar, get an email before it, share the countdown, or show it full screen.
How we work out the date
It’s on 21 March every year.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, 21 March |
| 2028 | Tuesday, 21 March |
| 2029 | Wednesday, 21 March |
| 2030 | Thursday, 21 March |
| 2031 | Friday, 21 March |
| 2032 | Sunday, 21 March |
| 2033 | Monday, 21 March |
| 2034 | Tuesday, 21 March |
| 2035 | Wednesday, 21 March |
| 2036 | Friday, 21 March |
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