South Africa Long Weekends 2026
Use this 2026 long weekend planner for South Africa to spot public holidays that create three-day weekends and extended breaks.
What is the next long weekend in South Africa?
The next long weekend in South Africa runs from December 25, 2026 to December 27, 2026 for 3 days, around Christmas Day, Day of Goodwill. Verified jurisdiction: South Africa.
Turn leave days into longer breaks
Use public holidays and weekends together to get more days away with fewer leave days.
- Take 1 day off to get 5 days away: April 2, 2026 - April 6, 2026. Book leave: April 2, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: January 1, 2026 - January 4, 2026. Book leave: January 2, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: April 24, 2026 - April 27, 2026. Book leave: April 24, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: April 30, 2026 - May 3, 2026. Book leave: April 30, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: June 13, 2026 - June 16, 2026. Book leave: June 15, 2026
- Take 1 day off to get 4 days away: August 7, 2026 - August 10, 2026. Book leave: August 7, 2026
- April 3, 2026 - April 6, 2026: Good Friday, Family Day
- April 25, 2026 - April 27, 2026: Freedom Day
- May 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026: Workers' Day
- August 8, 2026 - August 10, 2026: National Women's Day, Public holiday for National Women's Day
- December 25, 2026 - December 27, 2026: Christmas Day, Day of Goodwill
FAQ
- How many long weekends are there in South Africa in 2026?
- South Africa has 5 long weekends in 2026 based on public holidays that connect with Saturday or Sunday.
- What is the next long weekend in South Africa?
- The next long weekend in South Africa runs from December 25, 2026 to December 27, 2026 for 3 days, around Christmas Day, Day of Goodwill. Verified jurisdiction: South Africa.