Long Weekends in South Africa 2027
8 long weekends · 27 total days off · 2 leave days needed
6
Free long weekends
2
With bridge days
27
Total days off
1 Jan – 3
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Fri 1 JanNew Year's Day
20 Mar – 22
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Mon 22 MarHuman Rights Day
26 Mar – 29
4 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Fri 26 MarGood Friday
Mon 29 MarFamily Day
24 Apr – 27
4 days off
1 leave day needed
Public holidays
Tue 27 AprFreedom Day
Take leave on:
Mon 26 Apr
7 Aug – 9
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Mon 9 AugNational Women's Day
24 Sept – 26
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Fri 24 SepHeritage Day
16 Dec – 19
4 days off
1 leave day needed
Public holidays
Thu 16 DecDay of Reconciliation
Take leave on:
Fri 17 Dec
25 Dec – 27
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Sat 25 DecChristmas Day
Mon 27 DecDay of Goodwill