National Holidays in South Africa
13
public holidays
11
during weekdays
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National Holidays in South Africa 2024
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | New Year's Day | Monday |
| March 21, 2024 | Human Rights Day | Thursday |
| March 29, 2024 | Good Friday | Friday |
| April 1, 2024 | Family Day | Monday |
| April 27, 2024 | Freedom Day | Saturday |
| May 1, 2024 | Workers' Day | Wednesday |
| June 16, 2024 | Youth Day | Sunday |
| June 17, 2024 | Youth Day Observed | Monday |
| August 9, 2024 | National Women's Day | Friday |
| September 24, 2024 | Heritage Day | Tuesday |
| December 16, 2024 | Day of Reconciliation | Monday |
| December 25, 2024 | Christmas Day | Wednesday |
| December 26, 2024 | Day of Goodwill | Thursday |
New Year's Day
January 1, 2024
Human Rights Day
March 21, 2024
Good Friday
March 29, 2024
Family Day
April 1, 2024
Freedom Day
April 27, 2024
Workers' Day
May 1, 2024
Youth Day
June 16, 2024
Youth Day Observed
June 17, 2024
National Women's Day
August 9, 2024
Heritage Day
September 24, 2024
Day of Reconciliation
December 16, 2024
Christmas Day
December 25, 2024
Day of Goodwill
December 26, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
South Africa has 13 national holidays in 2024. Of these, 11 fall on weekdays and 2 fall on weekends.