South Africa Public Holidays 2029
South Africa has 13 public holiday dates in 2029.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Mon 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Wed 21 Mar | Human Rights Day |
| Fri 30 Mar | Good Friday |
| Mon 2 Apr | Family Day |
| Fri 27 Apr | Freedom Day |
| Tue 1 May | Workers' Day |
| Sat 16 Jun | Youth Day |
| Thu 9 Aug | National Women's Day |
| Mon 24 Sep | Heritage Day |
| Sun 16 Dec | Day of Reconciliation |
| Mon 17 Dec | Day of Reconciliation (observed) |
| Tue 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Wed 26 Dec | Day of Goodwill |
2029 holiday calendar — South Africa
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
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Long weekends and best days to take off in South Africa in 2029
Best use of leave in 2029: take Mon 30 Apr off around Freedom Day for 5 days off in a row (Fri 27 Apr – Tue 1 May).
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days off | Sat 30 Dec – Mon 1 Jan | No leave needed | New Year's Day |
| 2 days leave → 5 days off | Sat 17 – Wed 21 Mar | Mon 19 – Tue 20 Mar | Human Rights Day |
| 4 days leave → 10 days off | Sat 24 Mar – Mon 2 Apr | Mon 26 – Thu 29 Mar | Good Friday, Family Day |
| 4 days off | Fri 30 Mar – Mon 2 Apr | No leave needed | Good Friday, Family Day |
| 3 days off | Fri 27 – Sun 29 Apr | No leave needed | Freedom Day |
| 1 day leave → 5 days off best value | Fri 27 Apr – Tue 1 May | Mon 30 Apr | Freedom Day, Workers' Day |
| 4 days leave → 10 days off | Fri 27 Apr – Sun 6 May | Mon 30 Apr + Wed 2 – Fri 4 May | Freedom Day, Workers' Day |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 9 – Sun 12 Aug | Fri 10 Aug | National Women's Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 22 – Mon 24 Sep | No leave needed | Heritage Day |
| 3 days off | Sat 15 – Mon 17 Dec | No leave needed | Day of Reconciliation, Day of Reconciliation (observed) |
| 1 day leave → 5 days off best value | Sat 22 – Wed 26 Dec | Mon 24 Dec | Christmas Day, Day of Goodwill |
| 3 days leave → 9 days off | Sat 22 – Sun 30 Dec | Mon 24 Dec + Thu 27 – Fri 28 Dec | Christmas Day, Day of Goodwill |
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.
South Africa holidays in 2029 at a glance
South Africa has 13 public holiday dates in 2029, from Mon 1 Jan to Wed 26 Dec. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.
Compare with South Africa public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official list, or browse all countries for 2029.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2029?
- 13 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2029 dates official?
- Yes — they follow fixed rules in the holiday law; substitute days are included.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: South African Government – Public holidays · python-holidays – open holiday rules