Long Weekends in South Africa 2026
8 long weekends · 28 total days off · 3 leave days needed
5
Free long weekends
3
With bridge days
28
Total days off
1 Jan – 4
4 days off
1 leave day needed
Public holidays
Thu 1 JanNew Year's Day
Take leave on:
Fri 2 Jan
3 Apr – 6
4 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Fri 3 AprGood Friday
Mon 6 AprFamily Day
25 Apr – 27
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Mon 27 AprFreedom Day
1 May – 3
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Fri 1 MayWorkers' Day
13 Jun – 16
4 days off
1 leave day needed
Public holidays
Tue 16 JunYouth Day
Take leave on:
Mon 15 Jun
8 Aug – 10
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Mon 10 AugNational Women's Day
24 Sept – 27
4 days off
1 leave day needed
Public holidays
Thu 24 SepHeritage Day
Take leave on:
Fri 25 Sep
25 Dec – 27
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Fri 25 DecChristmas Day
Sat 26 DecDay of Goodwill