South Africa 2029
Explore the full South Africa 2029 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: 2029-01-01 (New Year's Day); 2029-03-21 (Human Rights Day); 2029-04-27 (Freedom Day).
New Year's Day (2029-01-01) falls on a Monday, creating a strong long-weekend window for travel and time off.
Public Holidays 2029
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan Mon | New Year's Day | Public |
| 21 Mar Wed | Human Rights Day | Public |
| 30 Mar Fri | Good Friday | Religious |
| 02 Apr Mon | Easter Monday | Religious |
| 27 Apr Fri | Freedom Day | Public |
| 01 May Tue | Workers' Day | Public |
| 16 Jun Sat | Youth Day | Public |
| 09 Aug Thu | National Women's Day | Important Day |
| 24 Sep Mon | Heritage Day | Public |
| 16 Dec Sun | Day of Reconciliation | Public |
| 25 Dec Tue | Christmas Day | Religious |
| 26 Dec Wed | Day of Goodwill | Public |
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