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How many working days in 2024 in South Africa?

In 2024, there are 250 working days in South Africa.

This is calculated from:

  • 366 total days
  • 104 weekend days
  • 12 public holidays falling on weekdays

How is the calculation made?

Because 2024 is a leap year, it has 366 days.

Let's remove 52 saturdays and 52 sundays. It remains 262 days.

Now, let's remove 12 public holidays that do not fall during a weekend and we obtain 250 working days in 2024.

Frequently asked questions

How many working days in 2024 in South Africa?

There are 250 working days in 2024 in South Africa.

How many weekend days are there in 2024?

There are 104 weekend days in 2024.

Is 2024 a leap year?

Yes. 2024 is a leap year and has 366 days.

How many public holidays fall on weekdays in 2024?

12 public holidays fall on weekdays in 2024.

Public holidays falling on weekdays in 2024

1. New Year's Day : Monday, 1 January, 2024
2. Human Rights Day : Thursday, 21 March, 2024
3. Good Friday : Friday, 29 March, 2024
4. Family Day : Monday, 1 April, 2024
5. Workers' Day : Wednesday, 1 May, 2024
6. Election day : Wednesday, 29 May, 2024
7. Youth Day observance : Monday, 17 June, 2024
8. National Women's Day : Friday, 9 August, 2024
9. Heritage Day : Tuesday, 24 September, 2024
10. Day of Reconciliation : Monday, 16 December, 2024
11. Christmas Day : Wednesday, 25 December, 2024
12. Day of Goodwill : Thursday, 26 December, 2024

Public holidays falling on a weekend

1. Freedom Day : Saturday, 27 April, 2024
2. Youth Day : Sunday, 16 June, 2024

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