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University of Cape Town Vacation Dates
Date |
Holiday |
Sunday, January 1 |
New Year’s Day |
Monday, January 2 |
Public Holiday |
Tuesday, March 21 |
Human Rights Day |
Friday, April 14 |
Good Friday |
Monday, April 17 |
Family Day |
Thursday, April 27 |
Freedom Day |
Monday, May 1 |
Workers Day |
Friday, June 16 |
Youth Day |
Wednesday, August 9 |
National Women’s Day |
Sunday, September 24 |
Heritage Day |
Monday, September 25 |
Public Holiday |
Saturday, December 16 |
Day of Reconciliation |
Monday, December 25 |
Christmas Day |
Tuesday, December 26 |
Day of Goodwill |
Public holidays in 2024
Date |
Holiday |
Monday, January 1 |
New Year’s Day |
Wednesday, March 21 |
Human Rights Day |
Friday, March 30 |
Good Friday |
Monday, April 2 |
Family Day |
Friday, April 27 |
Freedom Day |
Tuesday, May 1 |
Workers Day |
Saturday, June 16 |
Youth Day |
Thursday, August 9 |
National Women’s Day |
Monday, September 24 |
Heritage Day |
Sunday, December 16 |
Day of Reconciliation |
Monday, December 17 |
Public Holiday |
Tuesday, December 25 |
Christmas Day |
Wednesday, December 26 |
Day of Goodwill |