SA’s upcoming public holiday falls flat for workers this week

SA’s upcoming public holiday falls flat for workers this week

South Africa is gearing up to celebrate National Women’s Day this week, but there’s a catch that has many people disappointed. This year, the important public holiday falls on a Saturday, meaning South Africans do not get a day off. This is according to the Public Holidays Act (Act No. 36 of 1994), which states that whenever any public holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following it will also be a public holiday. However, for public holidays …

Workers lose out as public holiday falls on a weekend

South Africa is preparing to celebrate National Women’s Day this week, but many people are feeling let down. This year, the public holiday lands on a Saturday, so South Africans won’t receive an extra day off. The Public Holidays Act (Act No. 36 of 1994) explains that if a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes a public holiday. However, when it falls on a Saturday, it counts as a regular weekend day. No day off for Natio…