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Public Holidays in South Africa (2024)
14 public holidays in South Africa for 2024.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Monday | New Year's Day | Public holiday |
| Mar 21 | Thursday | Human Rights Day | Public holiday |
| Mar 29 | Friday | Good Friday | Public holiday |
| Mar 31 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 1 | Monday | Family Day | Public holiday |
| Apr 27 | Saturday | Freedom Day | Public holiday |
| May 1 | Wednesday | Workers' Day | Public holiday |
| May 12 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 29 | Wednesday | Voting Day | Public holiday |
| Jun 16 | Sunday | Youth Day | Public holiday |
| Jun 16 | Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| Jun 17 | Monday | Public Holiday | Public holiday |
| Jul 18 | Thursday | Nelson Mandela Day | Observance |
| Aug 9 | Friday | National Women's Day | Public holiday |
| Sep 24 | Tuesday | Heritage Day | Public holiday |
| Dec 16 | Monday | Day of Reconciliation | Public holiday |
| Dec 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| Dec 26 | Thursday | Day of Goodwill | Public holiday |
About public holidays in South Africa
This page lists the public holidays observed in South Africa during 2024, including the date and day of the week for each. Dates for some holidays vary from year to year — use the year selector above to view another year.
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