Public Holidays in South Africa in 2024
This page contains a national calendar of all 2024 public holidays for South Africa. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting South Africa. Discover What Day is Today April 26th in South Africa. Upcoming Holidays in South Africa
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | South Africa January 1, Monday |
National |
| Isra and Mi'raj | South Africa February 7, Wednesday |
Muslim |
| March Equinox | South Africa March 20, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Human Rights Day | South Africa March 21, Thursday |
National |
| Good Friday | South Africa March 29, Friday |
National |
| Holy Saturday | South Africa March 30, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | South Africa March 31, Sunday |
Observance |
| Family Day | South Africa April 1, Monday |
National |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | South Africa April 5, Friday |
Muslim |
| Eid ul Fitr | South Africa April 10, Wednesday |
Muslim |
| Freedom Day | South Africa April 27, Saturday |
National |
| Workers' Day | South Africa May 1, Wednesday |
National |
| Ascension Day | South Africa May 9, Thursday |
Observance |
| Mother's Day | South Africa May 12, Sunday |
Observance |
| Pentecost | South Africa May 19, Sunday |
Observance |
| Youth Day | South Africa June 16, Sunday |
National |
| Father's Day | South Africa June 16, Sunday |
Observance |
| Youth Day | South Africa June 17, Monday |
National |
| Eid ul Adha | South Africa June 17, Monday |
Muslim |
| June Solstice | South Africa June 20, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | South Africa July 8, Monday |
Muslim |
| Nelson Mandela Day | South Africa July 18, Thursday |
Observance |
| National Women's Day | South Africa August 9, Friday |
National |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | South Africa September 16, Monday |
Muslim |
| September Equinox | South Africa September 22, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Heritage Day | South Africa September 24, Tuesday |
National |
| All Saints' Day | South Africa November 1, Friday |
Observance |
| Day of Reconciliation | South Africa December 16, Monday |
National |
| December Solstice | South Africa December 21, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | South Africa December 24, Tuesday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | South Africa December 25, Wednesday |
National |
| Day of Goodwill | South Africa December 26, Thursday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | South Africa December 31, Tuesday |
Observance |
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