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Public Holidays

The currency used in Cape Town is the South African Rand

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Public Holidays

The currency used in Cape Town is the South African Rand

01                     January             New Year's Day

21                     March               Human Rights Day

(Varies)            March/April        Good Friday

(Varies)             March/April        Easter Sunday

09                     April                  Family Day

27                     April                  Freedom Day

01                     May                  Workers’ Day

16                     June                  Youth Day

09                     August              National Women's Day

24                     September         Heritage Day

16-17                December           Reconciliation Day

25                     December          Christmas Day

26                     December          Day of Goodwill

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