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Public holidays in South Africa, 2029
Holiday dates13vs 2028: +0
2029 is an estimate: calculated from current rules and subject to future changes and one-off holidays.
On weekdays11not on the weekend
On the weekend2weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days5
World rank116 / 245median 13 days
All public holidays in 2029
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2029 | Mon | New Year's Day |
| Mar 21, 2029 | Wed | Human Rights Day |
| Mar 30, 2029 | Fri | Good Friday |
| Apr 2, 2029 | Mon | Family Day |
| Apr 27, 2029 | Fri | Freedom Day |
| May 1, 2029 | Tue | Workers' Day |
| Jun 16, 2029 | Sat (weekend) | Youth Day |
| Aug 9, 2029 | Thu | National Women's Day |
| Sep 24, 2029 | Mon | Heritage Day |
| Dec 16, 2029 | Sun (weekend) | Day of Reconciliation |
| Dec 17, 2029 | Mon | Day of Reconciliation (observed) |
| Dec 25, 2029 | Tue | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2029 | Wed | Day of Goodwill |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2029
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2028 – Jan 1, 2029 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Mar 30, 2029 – Apr 2, 2029 | 4 days | Good Friday・Family Day |
| Apr 27, 2029 – Apr 29, 2029 | 3 days | Freedom Day |
| Sep 22, 2029 – Sep 24, 2029 | 3 days | Heritage Day |
| Dec 15, 2029 – Dec 17, 2029 | 3 days | Day of Reconciliation・Day of Reconciliation (observed) |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2028
- + Day of Reconciliation (observed)
- − Heritage Day (observed)
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2029 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.