The VFS Global Department of Home Affairs Visa application centre/s will close for business on the following public holidays in 2019:
| DATE | DAY | HOLIDAYS 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| 01 January | Tuesday | New Year’s Day |
| 21 March | Thursday | Human Rights Day |
| 19 April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 22 April | Monday | Family Day |
| 27 April | Saturday | Freedom Day |
| 01 May | Wednesday | Labour Day |
| 08 May | Wednesday | National Voting Day |
| 16 June | Sunday | Youth Day |
| 09 August | Monday | Public Holiday/ Youth Day Observed |
| 24 September | Tuesday | Heritage Day |
| 16 December | Monday | Day of Reconciliation |
| 25 December | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Thursday | Day of Good Will |