Public Holidays in South Africa

2024 Public holidays in South Africa

1 January: New Year’s Day

21 March: Human Rights Day

29 March: Good Friday *

1 April: Family Day

27 April: Freedom Day

1 May: Workers’ Day

29 May: Public holiday (General Elections)

16 June: Youth Day

17 June: Public holiday Youth Day observed **

9 August: National Women’s Day

24 September: Heritage Day

16 December: Day of Reconciliation

25 December: Christmas Day

26 December: Day of Goodwill