Public Holidays in South Africa (2024)

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1 Jan 2024 (Monday) - New Year's Day
21 Mar 2024 (Thursday) - Human Rights Day
29 Mar 2024 (Friday) - Good Friday
1 Apr 2024 (Monday) - Family Day
27 Apr 2024 (Saturday) - Freedom Day
1 May 2024 (Wednesday) - Workers' Day
29 May 2024 (Wednesday) - Election day
Note: 2024 election date
16 Jun 2024 (Sunday) - Youth Day
17 Jun 2024 (Monday) - Youth Day
9 Aug 2024 (Friday) - National Women's Day
24 Sep 2024 (Tuesday) - Heritage Day
16 Dec 2024 (Monday) - Day of Reconciliation
25 Dec 2024 (Wednesday) - Christmas Day
26 Dec 2024 (Thursday) - Day of Goodwill
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