1978 Holidays and Events in South Africa
| Additional Information | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1/1/1978, Sun | New Year's Day | |
| 1/2/1978, Mon | New Year's Day: Additional Observance Day | |
| 3/19/1978, Sun | Palm Sunday | |
| 3/21/1978, Tue | Human Rights Day | |
| 3/24/1978, Fri | Good Friday | |
| 3/26/1978, Sun | Easter | |
| 3/27/1978, Mon | Easter Monday (Family Day) | |
| 4/27/1978, Thu | Freedom Day / National Day | |
| 5/1/1978, Mon | Worker's Day | |
| 6/16/1978, Fri | Youth Day | |
| 8/9/1978, Wed | National Woman's Day | |
| 9/24/1978, Sun | Heritage Day | |
| 9/25/1978, Mon | Heritage Day: Additional Observance Day | |
| 12/16/1978, Sat | Day of Reconciliation | |
| 12/24/1978, Sun | Christmas Eve | |
| 12/25/1978, Mon | Christmas Day | |
| 12/26/1978, Tue | Day of Goodwill | |
| 12/31/1978, Sun | New Year's Eve |