Heritage Day — 25 September

South Africa is filled with rich, vibrant, and diverse cultures, so on September 25, celebrate Heritage Day—an annual holiday that encourages South Africans to celebrate their roots. Originally, Heritage Day was known as Shaka Day, a holiday that commemorated King Shaka, the King of Zulu—a king who was popular for uniting the many tribes, clans and cultures of South Africa. Although the name has changed, the purpose of Heritage Day has remained the same: for South Africans to come together as one and celebrate their shared values and cultures.