FREEDOM DAY
When is Freedom Day in 2024?
Freedom Day in 2024 is on the Saturday, 27th of Apr (4/27/2024).
Freedom Day is on the 118th day of 2024. There are 248 days left in the year.
Freedom Day Facts
- Date: Apr 27, 2024
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Freedom Day is a public holiday in South Africa celebrated every year on 27th April. On this day in 1994, the first democratic and non-racial national election was held in the country.
In the election held in South Africa in 1994, everyone of age over 18 of any race even noncitizens were allowed to vote. The ANC (African National Congress) was voted into power and Nelson Mandela was elected as the first President of South Africa on 10th May.
Freedom Day is celebrated with a great enthusiasm by all the South Africans. Lots of social events occur throughout the country. On this day people pay tributes to all those who sacrificed their lives to gain liberation for South Africa.
Freedom Day Observances
- Mon
- Apr 27, 2009
- Freedom Day
- Tue
- Apr 27, 2010
- Freedom Day
- Wed
- Apr 27, 2011
- Freedom Day
- Fri
- Apr 27, 2012
- Freedom Day
- Sat
- Apr 27, 2013