When are the next National holidays in South Africa?
Upcoming Holidays
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Freedom Day
Apr 27, . Celebrates freedom and commemorates the first democratic post-apartheid non-racial ... -
Workers' Day
May 1, . This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the ... -
Public Holiday
May 29, . President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared May 29th 2024 as a public holiday to allow voters ... -
Youth Day
Jun 16, . Previously known as Soweto Day. Youth Day marks the start of the Soweto riots of 1976 -
Youth Day (in lieu)
Jun 17, . Previously known as Soweto Day. Youth Day marks the start of the Soweto riots of 1976 -
National Women's Day
Aug 9, . The holiday commemorates the national march of women on this day in 1956 to petition ...
List of Holidays in South Africa in 2024
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | New Year's Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Human Rights Day | National Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Family Day | National Holiday | |
| Saturday | Freedom Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Workers' Day | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Public Holiday | National Holiday | |
| Sunday | Youth Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Youth Day (in lieu) | National Holiday | |
| Friday | National Women's Day | National Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Heritage Day | National Holiday | |
| Monday | Day of Reconciliation | National Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Christmas Day | National Holiday | |
| Thursday | Day of Goodwill | National Holiday |
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Notes
- The South African Public Holidays Act (Act No 36 of 1994) determines that whenever any public holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following it will be a public holiday.
South Africa Holiday News
- 30 October 2023: South Africa to observe a public holiday for Rugby World Cup win on Dec 15th source: Public Holiday News
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