South Africa
South Africa public holidays — 2024
Official public holidays in South Africa for 2024, from government sources.
No — today is not a public holiday in South Africa
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| Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 1 January 2024 | New Year's Day | |
| Thursday 21 March 2024 | Human Rights Day | |
| Friday 29 March 2024 | Good Friday | |
| Monday 1 April 2024 | Family Day | |
| Saturday 27 April 2024 | Freedom Day | |
| Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Workers' Day | |
| Monday 17 June 2024 | Youth Day | Actual date 2024-06-16 Actual date 16 Jun 2024. |
| Friday 9 August 2024 | National Women's Day | |
| Tuesday 24 September 2024 | Heritage Day | |
| Monday 16 December 2024 | Day of Reconciliation | |
| Wednesday 25 December 2024 | Christmas Day | |
| Thursday 26 December 2024 | Day of Goodwill |
Source: Department of Home Affairs / Public Holidays Act. Licence: South African government information (republication permitted with attribution).