South Africa public holidays 2024
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 5
South Africa public holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| March 21 | Thursday | Human Rights Day |
| March 29 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 1 | Monday | Family Day |
| April 27 | Saturday | Freedom Day |
| May 1 | Wednesday | Workers' Day |
| May 29 | Wednesday | Voting Day |
| June 16 | Sunday | Youth Day |
| June 17 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| August 9 | Friday | National Women's Day |
| September 24 | Tuesday | Heritage Day |
| December 16 | Monday | Day of Reconciliation |
| December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Thursday | Day of Goodwill |
Long weekends and bridge days 2024
- December 30 – January 13 days off
- March 21 – March 244 days off · if you take Friday March 22 off
- March 29 – April 14 days off
- June 15 – June 173 days off
- August 9 – August 113 days off
- September 21 – September 244 days off · if you take Monday September 23 off
- December 14 – December 163 days off
- December 25 – December 295 days off · if you take Friday December 27 off
Other dates (not official days off)
| March 31 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 12 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| June 16 | Sunday | Father's Day |
| July 18 | Thursday | Nelson Mandela Day |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2024?
South Africa has 14 public holidays in 2024; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2024?
In 2024, South Africa has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.