New Year’s Day (Public Holiday)

New Year in South Africa is celebrated with extreme fun and enjoyment It is one of the best places to plan for a perfect New Year celebration

New Year in South Africa is celebrated on January 1 every year. The excitement and enthusiasm can be seen on the faces of people many days before – they await the New Year with full energy and then church bells are rung and gunshots are fired to welcome the New Year.

Music, songs, dance and a lavish dinner are an important part of New Year celebrations in every part of South Africa. New Year celebrations at The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town are globally popular for the scintillating fireworks, singing, dancing and much more.

Another world famous event is the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival. This event is noted for its colorful parades. Entertainers in fancy dresses dance on the beats given by the marching bands. This popular New Year Parade moves through the city streets, entertaining people of various localities.

January
1 January - New Year's Day

March
21 March - Human Rights Day

April
22 April - Good Friday
25 April - Family Day
27 April - Freedom Day

May
1/2 May - Workers Day

June
16 June - Youth Day

August
9 August - National Women's Day

September
24 September - Heritage Day

December
16 December      - Day of Reconciliation
25 December      - Christmas Day
26/27 December - Day of Goodwill

Be a part of something great by joining the CapeTownMagazine.com Facebook Fan Page and see what you can win every week with our Weekly Giveaways!

For all events happening throughout Cape Town and surrounds in 2011, be sure to check out our Events Section.

For updates on happenings in and around Cape Town for kids, for you or for the whole family, be sure to subscribe to our free monthly Editor’s Picks Newsletter and follow us on Twitter.