Public holidays
🇿🇦South Africa 2024
Public holidays
13
in 2024
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Long weekends
6
Mon & Fri holidays
On a weekend
1
fall Sat/Sun
Holidays by month
Where they cluster across the year
Year at a glance
Every holiday on the calendar line
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Upcoming this year
Already passed
Today
All holidays
Human Rights Day
Thursday
Public
National Women's Day
Friday
Public
Day of Reconciliation
Monday
Public
Day of Goodwill
Thursday · St. Stephen's Day
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in South Africa
In 2024, South Africa has 13 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is December, with 3. 4 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 6 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Heritage Day (September 24) to Day of Reconciliation (December 16): 83 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is Day of Goodwill (December 26).
Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Good Friday
March 29 · Friday
Family Day
April 1 · Monday
Youth Day
June 17 · Monday
National Women's Day
August 9 · Friday
Day of Reconciliation
December 16 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2024?+
South Africa has 13 official public holidays in 2024, with December being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in South Africa?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in South Africa in 2024?+
6 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2024 holidays fall on a weekend in South Africa?+
1 holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday: Freedom Day (April 27).