Long weekends in South Africa, 2027.
South Africa, 2027: 9 long weekends. 6 cost no leave at all, and 4 days of leave add the other 3, for 32 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 January to 3 January: 3 days off, no leave needed (New Year's Day)
- 20 March to 22 March: 3 days off, no leave needed (Human Rights Day)
- 26 March to 29 March: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Family Day)
- 7 August to 9 August: 3 days off, no leave needed (National Women's Day)
- 24 September to 26 September: 3 days off, no leave needed (Heritage Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, Day of Goodwill)
Bridge days worth taking
- 24 April to 27 April: 4 days off, take Mon 26 Apr as leave (Freedom Day)
- 12 June to 16 June: 5 days off, take Mon 14 Jun and Tue 15 Jun as leave (Youth Day)
- 16 December to 19 December: 4 days off, take Fri 17 Dec as leave (Day of Reconciliation)
Public holidays in South Africa, 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Monday 22 March | Human Rights Day |
| Friday 26 March | Good Friday |
| Monday 29 March | Family Day |
| Tuesday 27 April | Freedom Day |
| Saturday 1 May | Workers' Day |
| Wednesday 16 June | Youth Day |
| Monday 9 August | National Women's Day |
| Friday 24 September | Heritage Day |
| Thursday 16 December | Day of Reconciliation |
| Saturday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Monday 27 December | Day of Goodwill (St. Stephen's Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in South Africa in 2027?
South Africa has 6 long weekends in 2027 that need no leave, and 3 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in South Africa in 2027?
Freedom Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 24 April to 27 April 2027.
How many public holidays does South Africa have in 2027?
South Africa has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 10 of them fall on a weekday.