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University of Cape Town Vacation Dates
| Date |
Holiday |
| Sunday, January 1 |
New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 2 |
Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, March 21 |
Human Rights Day |
| Friday, April 14 |
Good Friday |
| Monday, April 17 |
Family Day |
| Thursday, April 27 |
Freedom Day |
| Monday, May 1 |
Workers Day |
| Friday, June 16 |
Youth Day |
| Wednesday, August 9 |
National Women’s Day |
| Sunday, September 24 |
Heritage Day |
| Monday, September 25 |
Public Holiday |
| Saturday, December 16 |
Day of Reconciliation |
| Monday, December 25 |
Christmas Day |
| Tuesday, December 26 |
Day of Goodwill |
Public holidays in 2018
| Date |
Holiday |
| Monday, January 1 |
New Year’s Day |
| Wednesday, March 21 |
Human Rights Day |
| Friday, March 30 |
Good Friday |
| Monday, April 2 |
Family Day |
| Friday, April 27 |
Freedom Day |
| Tuesday, May 1 |
Workers Day |
| Saturday, June 16 |
Youth Day |
| Thursday, August 9 |
National Women’s Day |
| Monday, September 24 |
Heritage Day |
| Sunday, December 16 |
Day of Reconciliation |
| Monday, December 17 |
Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, December 25 |
Christmas Day |
| Wednesday, December 26 |
Day of Goodwill |
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