| # | Date | Public holiday | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thursday, 1 January 1948 | New Year's Day | 
| 2 | Monday, 15 March 1948 | National Day | 
| 3 | Friday, 26 March 1948 | Good Friday | 
| 4 | Sunday, 28 March 1948 | Easter Sunday | 
| 5 | Monday, 29 March 1948 | Easter Monday | 
| 6 | Saturday, 1 May 1948 | Labour Day | 
| 7 | Sunday, 16 May 1948 | Pentecost Sunday | 
| 8 | Monday, 17 May 1948 | Pentecost Monday | 
| 9 | Friday, 20 August 1948 | State Foundation Day | 
| 10 | Saturday, 23 October 1948 | National Day | 
| 11 | Monday, 1 November 1948 | All Saints' Day | 
| 12 | Saturday, 25 December 1948 | Christmas Day | 
| 13 | Sunday, 26 December 1948 | Second Day of Christmas |