# South Africa public holidays 2029

> Every public holiday in South Africa for 2029, 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, 2029

- **New Year's Day** — 2029-01-01 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- **Good Friday** — 2029-03-30 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- **Family Day** — 2029-04-02 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- **Freedom Day** — 2029-04-27 (Friday). Falls on a Friday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- **Heritage Day** — 2029-09-24 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- **Day of Reconciliation** — 2029-12-17 (Monday). Falls on a Monday — a 3-day weekend for free. (3 days off, no leave)
- **Workers' Day** — 2029-05-01 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- **National Women's Day** — 2029-08-09 (Thursday). Bridge the Friday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- **Christmas Day** — 2029-12-25 (Tuesday). Bridge the Monday for a 4-day weekend. (1 leave day → 4 days off)
- **Human Rights Day** — 2029-03-21 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)
- **St. Stephen's Day** — 2029-12-26 (Wednesday). Bridge either side for a 5-day break. (2 leave days → 5 days off)

## All South Africa public holidays in 2029

| Date | Day | Holiday |
| ---- | --- | ------- |
| 2029-01-01 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| 2029-03-21 | Wednesday | Human Rights Day |
| 2029-03-30 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 2029-04-02 | Monday | Family Day |
| 2029-04-27 | Friday | Freedom Day |
| 2029-05-01 | Tuesday | Workers' Day |
| 2029-06-16 | Saturday | Youth Day |
| 2029-08-09 | Thursday | National Women's Day |
| 2029-09-24 | Monday | Heritage Day |
| 2029-12-17 | Monday | Day of Reconciliation |
| 2029-12-25 | Tuesday | Christmas Day |
| 2029-12-26 | Wednesday | St. Stephen's Day |

## Related

- South Africa 2028: https://roamgap.ike.work/public-holidays/za/2028
- South Africa 2030: https://roamgap.ike.work/public-holidays/za/2030
- Interactive 2029 calendar: https://roamgap.ike.work/calendar?country=ZA&year=2029
- Plan your leave: https://roamgap.ike.work/year?country=ZA