Election Day 2024 South Africa Public Holiday. A total of 23,292 polling stations will be open from 7am to 9pm (05:00 gmt to 19:00 gmt), with election day declared a public holiday to facilitate voting. Wednesday, 29 may 2024, is voting day for south africa's national and provincial elections!

The 2024 elections coincide with south africa’s celebration of 30 years of freedom and democracy. The president has also proclaimed the day of the election, 29 may 2024, as a public holiday throughout the republic.