FAQ: When is EASTER weekend in South Africa in 2024?

FAQ: When is EASTER weekend in South Africa in 2024?It's been a tough start to 2024, but never fear, because Easter weekend in South Africa is just around the corner for some much-needed R&R.

by Ray Leathern

05-03-2024 11:03

in Business

Easter Weekend in South Africa is just around the corner, so get your plans sorted as soon as possible. Image: File/Fotor

According to a list of the most searched questions from last year, when is Easter weekend in South Africa? was one of the top search terms, according to Google Trends.

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Because of this, we wanted to address it under our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) banner to make sure you've got all the info you need for March 2024. So, when is Easter weekend in South Africa in 2024, and why is it on Mzansi's mind?

EASTER WEEKEND IN SOUTH AFRICA 2024 It's just three-and-a-bit weeks till the first major break for Mzansi in 2024. Image: File Easter weekend in South Africa is on our collective minds because we are one of the hardest working nations in the world. Mzansi regularly averages 45 hours per week. Averages! For many first-world nations their average is closer to 30 hours per week (just 6 hours per day, pah).

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Therefore, it stands to reason, we're pretty eager to enjoy Easter weekend in South Africa in 2024, the first chance we get to relax after a strenuous first quarter of the year. This year Easter weekend in South Africa runs from Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April. If you haven't booked your Q1 getaway, you best get cracking because it's only three-and-a-bit weeks away.

MAXIMISE YOUR LEAVE South Africa is a great tourism destination. Make the most of it over the Easter weekend. Image: File. Also, in the preceding week, Thursday 21 March, we have Human Rights Day. So you can take Friday 22 March off and have yourself a rejuvenating long weekend ahead of Easter weekend. Furthermore, depending on your leave, for an extra four days why not connect the two weekends together?

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2024 remaining public holidays are:

Thursday 21 March: Human Rights Day

Friday 29 March: Good Friday

Monday 1 April: Family Day

Saturday 27 April: Freedom Day

Wednesday 1 May: Workers' Day

Thursday 29 May: Election Day

Sunday 16 June: Youth Day

Monday 17 June: Youth Day observed

Friday 9 August: National Women's Day

Tuesday 24 September: Heritage Day

Monday 16 December: Day of Reconciliation

Wednesday 25 December: Christmas Day

Thursday 26 December: Day of Goodwill

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