South Africa Public Holidays List 2024
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in South Africa year 2024
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is celebrated with a blend of both diversity and tradition in countries such as South Africa on January 1 each year.
Tweede Nuwe Jaar (02 Jan) : Tweede Nuwe Jaar is a observance in South Africa
Isra and Mi'raj (07 Feb) : Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.
Armed Forces Day (21 Feb) : Armed Forces Day is a observance in South Africa
Maha Shivaratri (08 Mar) : Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu holiday in South Africa
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in South Africa (Johannesburg)
Human Rights Day (21 Mar) : Human Rights Day is a public holiday in South Africa
Holi (25 Mar) : Holi is a spring festival of colors celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and others. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the upcoming season of spring. The festival can last up to sixteen days.
Good Friday (29 Mar) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday (30 Mar) : Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (31 Mar) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Family Day (01 Apr) : Family Day is a public holiday in South Africa
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (05 Apr) : Laylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
Eid ul Fitr (10 Apr) : Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Freedom Day (27 Apr) : Freedom Day is a public holiday in South Africa
Workers' Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day (12 May) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Father's Day (16 Jun) : Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Youth Day (16 Jun) : Youth Day is a public holiday in South Africa
Eid al-Adha (17 Jun) : Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
Day off for Youth Day (17 Jun) : Youth Day is a public holiday in South Africa
June Solstice (20 Jun) : June Solstice in South Africa (Johannesburg)
Muharram/Islamic New Year (08 Jul) : Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.
Nelson Mandela Day (18 Jul) : Nelson Mandela Day is a observance in South Africa
National Women's Day (09 Aug) : National Women's Day is a public holiday in South Africa
Raksha Bandhan (19 Aug) : Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu holiday in South Africa
Janmashtami (26 Aug) : Janmashtami is a Hindu holiday in South Africa
Ganesh Chaturthi (06 Sep) : Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu holiday in South Africa
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (16 Sep) : Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
September Equinox (22 Sep) : September Equinox in South Africa (Johannesburg)
Heritage Day (24 Sep) : Heritage Day is a public holiday in South Africa
Navaratri (03 Oct) : Navaratri is a Hindu holiday in South Africa
Dussehra (12 Oct) : Dussehra is a Hindu holiday in South Africa
Diwali/Deepavali (31 Oct) : Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.
Day of Reconciliation (16 Dec) : Day of Reconciliation is a public holiday in South Africa
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in South Africa (Johannesburg)
Christmas Eve (24 Dec) : Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Day of Goodwill (26 Dec) : Day of Goodwill is a public holiday in South Africa
New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.