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South Africa public holidays 2024
South Africa has 14 public holidays in 2024. Below is the complete calendar with exact dates and the weekday each falls on.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 | Monday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Thursday | Human Rights Day | Public |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Mar 31, 2024 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Monday | Family Day | Public |
| Apr 27, 2024 | Saturday | Freedom Day | Public |
| May 1, 2024 | Wednesday | Workers' Day | Public |
| May 12, 2024 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 29, 2024 | Wednesday | Voting Day | Public |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Sunday | Youth Day | Public |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Monday | Public Holiday | Public |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Thursday | Nelson Mandela Day | Observance |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Friday | National Women's Day | Public |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Tuesday | Heritage Day | Public |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Monday | Day of Reconciliation | Public |
| Dec 25, 2024 | Wednesday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Thursday | Day of Goodwill | Public |
Dates computed from South Africa's official holiday rules. Optional and observance days are included for reference and may not be paid days off.
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