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Public in South Africa
Rugby World Cup Victory Holiday in South Africa
Celebration of South Africa's fourth Rugby World Cup victory
Quick Facts
Pre-Independence
Established before national independence
🏛️ Historical
Special Occasion
One-time commemorative event in South Africa
⭐ Special Event
Holiday Type
Classification in South Africa
Public
Established
Officially instituted in South Africa
2023
Practical Information in South Africa
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in South Africa
First celebrated in 1995 after South Africa's first World Cup win.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
On this day in African history
- 1948 Sudanese Legislative Assembly meets in Khartoum with minimal southern representation, reinforcing the political marginalization of the southern provin... · Sudan
- 1980 Godfrey Binaisa released from house arrest by newly elected President Milton Obote following heavily disputed national elections. · Uganda
- 2013 SPLA presidential guard factions clash along ethnic lines in Juba, initiating the South Sudanese Civil War. · South Sudan
Historical Timeline
2023
Instituted in South Africa
🇿🇦Holiday officially established in South Africa
📅 Established2024
Last observed in South Africa
🇿🇦Final celebration recorded in South Africa
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in South Africa
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South Africa
Last observed: 2024
One-time Event
Public Holiday
Date: December 15, 2023