Religious Holidays 2020 South Africa

Calendar day info south africa today s date is 16 december 2020 in red border in above calendar.

Religious holidays 2020 south africa. The basic conditions of employment act remains unchanged despite courses in employment contracts stating that all public holidays are normal working days. The purtassi 2020 fasting season for hindus begins 17 september until 16 october and that too under the lockdown. The 1st day of lent which is a 40 day period for fasting and repentance in preparation for easter.

Christian holidays in 2020. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced so please check back regularly for updates. During this special religious period hindu followers observe saturday prayer during the fasting where prayers are dedicated to lord vishnu.

Not many people travel on a south african holiday specifically to visit sites or shrines but those who do are particularly serious about it. Although these are both christian religious holidays the same question arises with other religions and holidays for religious purposes such as in the jewish faith or the muslim faith. Milad un nabi mawlid muslim.

Navratri in 2020 will begin on saturday 17 october and ends on sunday 25 october. Day of reconciliation public holiday. Celebrates the visit of the magi.