Good Friday has already passed this year.
Friday, March 29, 2024
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, March 29, 2024
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 13
- Day of year
- 89
- Local time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Currency
- ZAR
Long-weekend planner
Good Friday falls on a Friday in 2024, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Africa, Good Friday is on March 29, 2024 in 2024.
In 2024, Good Friday falls on a Friday.
Yes. Good Friday is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Africa.
Good Friday was on March 29, 2024 and has already passed this year.
The next Good Friday in South Africa is on April 18, 2025.
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The Good Friday date for South Africa 2024 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.