South Africa Holidays 2024
Complete list of holidays and observances in South Africa for the year 2024.
January
Mon 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
Tue 2
Tweede Nuwe Jaar
Observance
February
Wed 21
Armed Forces Day
Observance
March
Thu 21
Human Rights Day
Public holiday
Fri 29
Good Friday
Public holiday
Sat 30
Holy Saturday
Observance
Sun 31
Easter Sunday
Observance
April
Mon 1
Family Day
Public holiday
Sat 27
Freedom Day
Public holiday
May
Wed 1
Workers' Day
Public holiday
Sun 12
Mother's Day
Observance
Wed 29
Election Day
Public holiday
June
Sun 16
Father's Day
Observance
Sun 16
Youth Day
Public holiday
Mon 17
Day off for Youth Day
Public holiday
July
Thu 18
Nelson Mandela Day
Observance
August
Fri 9
National Women's Day
Public holiday
September
Tue 24
Heritage Day
Public holiday
December
Mon 16
Day of Reconciliation
Public holiday
Tue 24
Christmas Eve
Observance
Wed 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday
Thu 26
Day of Goodwill
Public holiday
Tue 31
New Year's Eve
Observance