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South Africa Public Holidays 2029

Public holidays

Sunday public holidays roll to Monday. One-off days (election days, etc.) are not included.

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South Africa 2029

12 holidays · 6 long weekends

  • January

    Mon
    1
    New Year's Day
    January 1· Long weekend

  • March

    Wed
    21
    Human Rights Day
    March 21
  • Fri
    30
    Good Friday
    Friday before Easter Sunday· Long weekend

  • April

    Mon
    2
    Family Day
    Monday after Easter Sunday· Long weekend
  • Fri
    27
    Freedom Day
    April 27· Long weekend

  • May

    Tue
    1
    Workers' Day
    May 1

  • June

    Sat
    16
    Youth Day
    June 16

  • August

    Thu
    9
    National Women's Day
    August 9

  • September

    Mon
    24
    Heritage Day
    September 24· Long weekend

  • December

    Sun
    16
    Day of Reconciliation
    December 16· Day off Mon, Dec 17· Long weekend
  • Tue
    25
    Christmas Day
    December 25
  • Wed
    26
    Day of Goodwill
    December 26

South Africa holidays in 2029

In 2029, South Africa has 12 public holidays. The year starts with New Year's Day on Monday, January 1 and ends with Day of Goodwill on Wednesday, December 26. 6 of the holidays give a long weekend, including New Year's Day, Good Friday, Family Day.

2 holidays fall on a weekend: Youth Day on Saturday, June 16, Day of Reconciliation on Sunday, December 16 (day off Monday, December 17).

Sunday public holidays roll to Monday. One-off days (election days, etc.) are not included.

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Questions

How many public holidays are there in South Africa in 2029?+

There are 12 public holidays in 2029. 6 of them give you a day off on a Monday or a Friday, so they make a long weekend.

When is the first and the last public holiday in 2029?+

The first is New Year's Day on Monday, January 1. The last is Day of Goodwill on Wednesday, December 26.

Which South Africa holidays fall on a weekend in 2029?+

Youth Day (Saturday, June 16); Day of Reconciliation (Sunday, December 16), with the day off on Monday, December 17.

Are regional holidays in South Africa included?+

Sunday public holidays roll to Monday. One-off days (election days, etc.) are not included.

How do I add South Africa holidays to my calendar?+

Press the Add to calendar button on this page to download an .ics file with all 12 holidays for 2029. It opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook.