South Africa public holidays 2029
- Public holidays
- 13
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 5
South Africa public holidays 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| March 21 | Wednesday | Human Rights Day |
| March 30 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 2 | Monday | Family Day |
| April 27 | Friday | Freedom Day |
| May 1 | Tuesday | Workers' Day |
| June 16 | Saturday | Youth Day |
| August 9 | Thursday | National Women's Day |
| September 24 | Monday | Heritage Day |
| December 16 | Sunday | Day of Reconciliation |
| December 17 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| December 25 | Tuesday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Wednesday | Day of Goodwill |
Long weekends and bridge days 2029
- December 30 – January 13 days off
- March 30 – April 24 days off
- April 27 – April 293 days off
- April 27 – May 15 days off · if you take Monday April 30 off
- August 9 – August 124 days off · if you take Friday August 10 off
- September 22 – September 243 days off
- December 15 – December 173 days off
- December 22 – December 265 days off · if you take Monday December 24 off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 1 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 13 | Sunday | Mother's Day |
| June 17 | Sunday | Father's Day |
| July 18 | Wednesday | 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 2029?
South Africa has 13 public holidays in 2029; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2029?
In 2029, South Africa has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.