South Africa 2024
Explore the full South Africa 2024 calendar with 8 official public holidays, lunar phases, and commemorative dates. Use this page to plan travel, time off, and important events across the year.
Key public holidays: 2024-01-01 (New Year's Day); 2024-03-21 (Human Rights Day); 2024-04-27 (Freedom Day).
New Year's Day (2024-01-01) falls on a Monday, creating a strong long-weekend window for travel and time off.
Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan Mon | New Year's Day | Public |
| 21 Mar Thu | Human Rights Day | Public |
| 29 Mar Fri | Good Friday | Religious |
| 01 Apr Mon | Easter Monday | Religious |
| 27 Apr Sat | Freedom Day | Public |
| 01 May Wed | Workers' Day | Public |
| 16 Jun Sun | Youth Day | Public |
| 09 Aug Fri | National Women's Day | Important Day |
| 24 Sep Tue | Heritage Day | Public |
| 16 Dec Mon | Day of Reconciliation | Public |
| 25 Dec Wed | Christmas Day | Religious |
| 26 Dec Thu | Day of Goodwill | Public |
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