1. WHERE IT IS CELEBRATED?

It is celebrated in South Africa

2. WHEN IT IS CELEBRATED? It is celebrated the day after Easter Sunday, its date of observance is directly
dependent on when Easter is also celebrated.
The day’s designation as a public holiday created a longer Easter weekend for the South Africans.
3. WHEN IT WAS FIRST CELEBRATED?
It was first celebrated in 1995
The country has been observing Family Day every year up until the present times. Khoa South Africa's
original family day was Easter Monday .In1995, the holiday was renamed as ‘Family Day’.

4. WHY IT IS CELEBRATED? Khoa This holiday was established for the purpose of giving each South African
family (regardless of religion and background) a special day to be with their loved ones
5.WHAT PEOPLE OFTEN DO TO CELEBRATED THE DAY

Being a public holiday, government offices, schools, and other learning institutions in South Africa are closed
for the day. People travel or vacation because of long holidays Family members often gather
together .Having barbecues (braai in the Afrikaans language) are also done by some people during the
holiday. Some have this in their backyards while others have beach barbecues instead. Family Day is typically
celebrated during the country’s autumn season (South Africa is located in the Southern Hemisphere, making
its seasons opposite to those countries belonging to the Northern Hemisphere), thus, at this time, the sun
isn't as strong as it is during summer. Going to the museums or the parks is also another way to celebrate
Family Day