2024 Public Holidays & Working Days in South Africa
Complete 2024 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for South Africa.
South Africa has 250 working days and 13 public holidays in 2024, with a Saturday โ Sunday weekend. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
โ ๏ธ Cross-Border Logistics & Meetings Note
Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays; arrange cross-border business 1โ2 weeks in advance. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official government announcements.
2024 Monthly Calendar
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South Africa Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2024-01-01 | Mon | New Year's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-03-21 | Thu | Human Rights Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-03-29 | Fri | Good Friday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-04-01 | Mon | Family Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-04-27 | Sat | Freedom Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-05-01 | Wed | Workers' Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-05-29 | Wed | Election Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-06-17 | Mon | Youth Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-08-09 | Fri | National Women's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-09-24 | Tue | Heritage Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-12-16 | Mon | Day of Reconciliation | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-12-25 | Wed | Christmas Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open | |
| 2024-12-26 | Thu | St. Stephen's Day Day of Goodwill | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | โ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in South Africa in 2024?
In 2024, South Africa has 250 working days, 103 weekend days, and 13 public holidays, out of 366 total days.
What days are the weekend in South Africa?
The official weekend in South Africa is Saturday and Sunday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2024?
South Africa has 13 public holidays in 2024. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in South Africa?
Banks in South Africa are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2025. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.
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