Workers' Day has already passed this year.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 18
- Day of year
- 122
- Local time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Currency
- ZAR
Long-weekend planner
Workers' Day falls on a Wednesday in 2024, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Africa, Workers' Day is on May 1, 2024 in 2024.
In 2024, Workers' Day falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. Workers' Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Africa.
Workers' Day was on May 1, 2024 and has already passed this year.
The next Workers' Day in South Africa is on May 1, 2025.
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The Workers' Day date for South Africa 2024 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.