National holidays are January 1st; March 21st, Human Rights Day; Good Friday; Easter Monday called Family Day; April 27th, Freedom Day; May 1st, Workers’ Day; June 16th, declared Youth Day; August 9th, Women’s Day; September 24th, Heritage Day; December 16th, Day of Reconciliation; December 25th and 26th, the latter called Day of Goodwill.
There are also numerous and highly anticipated cultural and musical events that enliven the country throughout the year, such as the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, in March-April, which features performances by the most important jazz artists not only from South Africa but also worldwide.
Or like Splashy Fen, near Underberg, in the heart of the Drakensberg mountains in KwaZulu Natal, featuring pop and folk bands mainly using acoustic instruments.
Or the Oppikoppi Easter Festival, at Easter, held about a hundred kilometers from Pretoria, offering a comprehensive showcase of all types of South African music, also hosting internationally famous stars.
