Long Weekends in 2026 South Africa
List of long Weekends in South Africa for year 2026
Upcoming Long Weekends in 2026
- Nelson Mandela Day — 17 Jul – 19 Jul 20263 days1 leave
Take 1 leave around Nelson Mandela Day to enjoy a 3-day break (17 Jul – 19 Jul).
- National Women's Day + Day off for National Women's Day — 8 Aug – 10 Aug 20263 days1 leave
Take 1 leave around National Women's Day, Day off for National Women's Day to enjoy a 3-day break (8 Aug – 10 Aug).
- Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (Tentative Date) + Raksha Bandhan — 22 Aug – 30 Aug 20269 days2 leaves
Take 2 leaves around Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (Tentative Date), Raksha Bandhan to enjoy a 9-day break (22 Aug – 30 Aug).
- Janmashtami — 4 Sep – 6 Sep 20263 days
- Ganesh Chaturthi — 12 Sep – 14 Sep 20263 days
Long Weekends in 2026 South Africa
Month-wise list of long weekends in 2026 South Africa, showing dates, total days off, and the holidays that make them possible.
| Month | Dates | Days | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16 Jan (Fri) – 18 Jan (Sun) | 3 | Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date) |
| April | 25 Apr (Sat) – 27 Apr (Mon) | 3 | Freedom Day |
| May | 1 May (Fri) – 3 May (Sun) | 3 | Workers' Day |
| September | 4 Sep (Fri) – 6 Sep (Sun) | 3 | Janmashtami |
| September | 12 Sep (Sat) – 14 Sep (Mon) | 3 | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| December | 19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon) | 3 | December Solstice |
Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date)3 days
16 Jan (Fri) – 18 Jan (Sun)
January
Freedom Day3 days
25 Apr (Sat) – 27 Apr (Mon)
April
Workers' Day3 days
1 May (Fri) – 3 May (Sun)
May
Janmashtami3 days
4 Sep (Fri) – 6 Sep (Sun)
September
Ganesh Chaturthi3 days
12 Sep (Sat) – 14 Sep (Mon)
September
December Solstice3 days
19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon)
December