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When are the next National holidays in South Africa?
Nelson Mandela Day
Jul 18 in 24 days
National Women's Day
Aug 9 in 46 days
Heritage Day
Sep 24 in 92 days
Day of Reconciliation
Dec 16 in 175 days
Christmas Eve
Dec 24 in 183 days
Christmas Day
Dec 25 in 184 days
Day of Goodwill
Dec 26 in 185 days
New Year's Eve
Dec 31 in 190 days
List of Holidays In South Africa 2024 
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Tue | Jan 2 | Tweede Nuwe Jaar | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Feb 21 | Armed Forces Day | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Mar 21 | Human Rights Day | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Mar 29 | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Mar 30 | Holy Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Mar 31 | Easter Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Apr 1 | Family Day | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Apr 27 | Freedom Day | Public Holiday |
| Wed | May 1 | Workers' Day | Public Holiday |
| Sun | May 12 | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Jun 16 | Father's Day | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Jun 16 | Youth Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Jun 17 | Day off for Youth Day | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Jul 18 | Nelson Mandela Day | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Aug 9 | National Women's Day | Public Holiday |
| Tue | Sep 24 | Heritage Day | Public Holiday |
| Mon | Dec 16 | Day of Reconciliation | Public Holiday |
| Tue | Dec 24 | Christmas Eve | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Dec 26 | Day of Goodwill | Public Holiday |
| Tue | Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | Public Holiday |
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