# South Africa public holidays 2024

> Every public holiday in South Africa for 2024, plus the bridge days that turn them into long weekends. Plan the most efficient time off at https://roamgap.ike.work/year?country=ZA.

## The best long weekends in South Africa, 2024

- **New Year's Day** — 2024-01-01 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- **Good Friday** — 2024-03-29 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- **Family Day** — 2024-04-01 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- **Youth Day** — 2024-06-17 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- **National Women's Day** — 2024-08-09 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- **Day of Reconciliation** — 2024-12-16 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- **Human Rights Day** — 2024-03-21 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- **Heritage Day** — 2024-09-24 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- **St. Stephen's Day** — 2024-12-26 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- **Workers' Day** — 2024-05-01 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
- **Election Day** — 2024-05-29 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
- **Christmas Day** — 2024-12-25 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)

## All South Africa public holidays in 2024

| Date | Day | Holiday |
| ---- | --- | ------- |
| 2024-01-01 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| 2024-03-21 | Thursday | Human Rights Day |
| 2024-03-29 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 2024-04-01 | Monday | Family Day |
| 2024-04-27 | Saturday | Freedom Day |
| 2024-05-01 | Wednesday | Workers' Day |
| 2024-05-29 | Wednesday | Election Day |
| 2024-06-17 | Monday | Youth Day |
| 2024-08-09 | Friday | National Women's Day |
| 2024-09-24 | Tuesday | Heritage Day |
| 2024-12-16 | Monday | Day of Reconciliation |
| 2024-12-25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| 2024-12-26 | Thursday | St. Stephen's Day |

## Related

- South Africa 2023: https://roamgap.ike.work/public-holidays/za/2023
- South Africa 2025: https://roamgap.ike.work/public-holidays/za/2025
- Interactive 2024 calendar: https://roamgap.ike.work/calendar?country=ZA&year=2024
- Plan your leave: https://roamgap.ike.work/year?country=ZA