Leave planner 2027
Tell us how many leave days you have and we find the dates that give you the most time off by bridging public holidays and weekends.
Take 10 leave days in South Africa and enjoy 34 days off in 2027.
Your best breaks
New Year's Day
Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan 2027
Take leave on Mon 4 Jan.
Good Friday + Family Day
Thu 25 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027
Take leave on Thu 25 Mar.
Freedom Day
Sat 24 Apr – Tue 27 Apr 2027
Take leave on Mon 26 Apr.
Youth Day
Sat 12 Jun – Sun 20 Jun 2027
Take leave on Mon 14 Jun, Tue 15 Jun, Thu 17 Jun, Fri 18 Jun.
National Women's Day
Fri 6 Aug – Mon 9 Aug 2027
Take leave on Fri 6 Aug.
Heritage Day
Thu 23 Sep – Sun 26 Sep 2027
Take leave on Thu 23 Sep.
Day of Reconciliation
Thu 16 Dec – Sun 19 Dec 2027
Take leave on Fri 17 Dec.
See all long weekends in South Africa or count working days.
Frequently asked questions
How does the leave planner work?
It looks for working days between public holidays and weekends and finds the combination of breaks that gives you the most days off for the leave days you have.
How can I get the most days off with the fewest leaves?
Take leave on the working days that sit between a public holiday and a weekend. A Thursday holiday plus a Friday leave gives a 4-day weekend, and a few leaves around holiday weeks such as Christmas can turn into 9 or 10 days off.
Are regional holidays included?
Only national public holidays are used, since they apply to most employees. Check your employer's holiday list for regional or company holidays.
Does it work for countries with a Friday–Saturday weekend?
Yes. Each country uses its official weekend, for example Friday and Saturday in Saudi Arabia, so the suggested leave days fit the local work week.