Long Weekends in 2026 South Africa
List of long Weekends in South Africa for year 2026
Upcoming Long Weekends in 2026
- 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).
- December Solstice — 19 Dec – 21 Dec 20263 days
- Christmas Eve + Christmas Day + Day of Goodwill — 24 Dec – 27 Dec 20264 days1 leave
Take 1 leave around Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Day of Goodwill to enjoy a 4-day break (24 Dec – 27 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 |
Isra and Mi'raj3 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
