Long Weekends in South Africa 2025
7 long weekends · 25 total days off · 2 leave days needed
5
Free long weekends
2
With bridge days
25
Total days off
21 Mar – 23
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Fri 21 MarHuman Rights Day
18 Apr – 21
4 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Fri 18 AprGood Friday
Mon 21 AprFamily Day
26 Apr – 28
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Mon 28 AprFreedom Day
1 May – 4
4 days off
1 leave day needed
Public holidays
Thu 1 MayWorkers' Day
Take leave on:
Fri 2 May
14 Jun – 16
3 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Mon 16 JunYouth Day
13 Dec – 16
4 days off
1 leave day needed
Public holidays
Tue 16 DecDay of Reconciliation
Take leave on:
Mon 15 Dec
25 Dec – 28
4 days off
No leave needed
Public holidays
Thu 25 DecChristmas Day
Fri 26 DecDay of Goodwill