What does Public holiday mean?

Openbare vakansiedag (Public holiday) For example: "Long weekend, public holiday! (Long weekend, public holiday!)"

Where does the slang word Public holiday come from?

Public holiday is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Public holiday

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Openbare vakansiedag (Public holiday)

"Long weekend, public holiday! (Long weekend, public holiday!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Public holiday 🇧🇼 Botswana

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Public holiday 🇸🇨 Seychelles

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🌍 "Public holiday" Across Africa

This word is also used in 3 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Public holiday 🇧🇼 Botswana

Public holiday (National holiday)

Public holiday 🇸🇨 Seychelles

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Public holiday 🇸🇿 Eswatini

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