Qantas has increased capacity on the route Sydney (Australia) – Johannesburg (South Africa).

Country’s borders status

WHO declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Monitoring the situation! 08/15/2024

National holidays in South Africa in 2024

Public holidays and festivals in South Africa in 2024. Non-working days:

• January 1, Monday: New Year’s Day;
• March 21, Thursday: Human Rights Day;
• March 29, Friday: Good Friday;
• April 1, Monday: Family Day;
• April 27, Saturday: Freedom Day;
• May 1, Wednesday: Workers’ Day;
• June 16, Sunday: Youth Day;
• June 17, Monday: Youth Day;
• August 9, Friday: National Women’s Day;
• September 24, Tuesday: Heritage Day;
• December 16, Monday: Day of Reconciliation;
• December 25, Wednesday: Christmas;
• December 26, Thursday: Day of Goodwill.

If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes a holiday.

Australia: country’s borders status

Borders are open. Currently there are no imposed COVID-related restrictions.

National holidays in Australia in 2024

Public holidays and festivals in Australia in 2024. Non-working days:

• January 1, Monday: New Year’s Day;
• January 26, Friday: Australia Day;
• March 11, Monday: Canberra Day;
• March 29, Friday: Good Friday;
• March 30, Saturday: Easter Saturday;
• March 31, Sunday: Easter Sunday;
• April 1, Monday: Easter Monday;
• April 25, Thursday: ANZAC Day;
• May 27, Monday: Reconciliation Day;
• June 10, Monday: King’s Birthday;
• October 7, Monday: Labor Day;
• December 25, Wednesday: Christmas Day;
• December 26, Thursday: Boxing Day.