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Calendar June 2024 & Moon Phases
This free calendar features official public holidays, traditional festivals, major sporting events and precise monthly moon phases for your region, and supports one-click downloading and high-quality printing.
Public Holidays in South Africa 2024
| Date | Week | Public Holidays | Type |
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| January 1, 2024 | Mon | New Year's Day | National |
| March 21, 2024 | Thu | Human Rights Day | National |
| March 29, 2024 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| April 1, 2024 | Mon | Family Day | National |
| April 27, 2024 | Sat | Freedom Day | National |
| May 1, 2024 | Wed | Workers' Day | National |
| May 29, 2024 | Wed | National and Provincial Government Elections | National |
| June 16, 2024 | Sun | Youth Day | National |
| June 17, 2024 | Mon | Youth Day (observed) | National |
| August 9, 2024 | Fri | National Women's Day | National |
| September 24, 2024 | Tue | Heritage Day | National |
| December 16, 2024 | Mon | Day of Reconciliation | National |
| December 25, 2024 | Wed | Christmas Day | National |
| December 26, 2024 | Thu | Day of Goodwill | National |
About Public Holidays in South Africa
South Africa's holidays tell the story of the transition from apartheid to democracy. Human Rights Day on March 21, Freedom Day on April 27, Youth Day on June 16, Women's Day on August 9 and Reconciliation Day on December 16 each mark a chapter of the struggle, with Heritage Day in September a joyful celebration of the 'rainbow nation'. The Christian calendar brings Christmas, Easter and Good Friday, while the country's nine official languages give every national holiday a multicultural celebration.
In June 2024 there are 2 public holidays: Youth Day, Youth Day (observed). In 2024, South Africa observes 14 public holidays including 14 national, of which 2 fall on a weekend.
2024 South Africa Sports Calendar – Major Sporting Events
| Date | Week | Event | Type |
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| January 12, 2024 | Fri | AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 | International |
| January 13, 2024 | Sat | Africa Cup of Nations 2023 (Côte d'Ivoire) | International |
| June 14, 2024 | Fri | UEFA Euro 2024 | International |
| June 20, 2024 | Thu | Copa América 2024 | International |
| July 26, 2024 | Fri | Paris 2024 Summer Olympics | International |