Public holidays in South Africa 2024
Every public holiday in South Africa in 2024 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
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Public holiday dates in South Africa, 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Monday | New Year's Day | National |
| 21 March | Thursday | Human Rights Day | National |
| 29 March | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| 1 April | Monday | Family Day | National |
| 27 April | Saturday | Freedom Day | National |
| 1 May | Wednesday | Workers' Day | National |
| 29 May | Wednesday | National and Provincial Government Elections | National |
| 16 June | Sunday | Youth Day | National |
| 17 June | Monday | Youth Day (observed) | National |
| 9 August | Friday | National Women's Day | National |
| 24 September | Tuesday | Heritage Day | National |
| 16 December | Monday | Day of Reconciliation | National |
| 25 December | Wednesday | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 December | Thursday | Day of Goodwill | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 14 national holidays in 2024, 12 fall on a weekday and 2 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
Other years
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Other countries
Public holidays for 247 countries and territories, or back to South Africa.