Long Weekends in 2026 South Africa
List of long Weekends in South Africa for year 2026
- September Equinox + Heritage Day — 19 Sep – 27 Sep 20269 days2 leaves
Take 2 leaves around September Equinox, Heritage Day to enjoy a 9-day break (19 Sep – 27 Sep).
- Navaratri — 10 Oct – 12 Oct 20263 days1 leave
Take 1 leave around Navaratri to enjoy a 3-day break (10 Oct – 12 Oct).
- Dussehra — 17 Oct – 20 Oct 20264 days1 leave
Take 1 leave around Dussehra to enjoy a 4-day break (17 Oct – 20 Oct).
- Diwali/Deepavali — 7 Nov – 9 Nov 20263 days1 leave
Take 1 leave around Diwali/Deepavali to enjoy a 3-day break (7 Nov – 9 Nov).
- Day of Reconciliation — 12 Dec – 16 Dec 20265 days2 leaves
Take 2 leaves around Day of Reconciliation to enjoy a 5-day break (12 Dec – 16 Dec).
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 |
| 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 |
16 Jan (Fri) – 18 Jan (Sun)
January
25 Apr (Sat) – 27 Apr (Mon)
April
1 May (Fri) – 3 May (Sun)
May
4 Sep (Fri) – 6 Sep (Sun)
September
12 Sep (Sat) – 14 Sep (Mon)
September
19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon)
December
