Long Weekends in 2026 · South Africa
Make the most of your leaves with these extended breaks
Next long weekend
Diwali/Deepavali
Sat 7 Nov – Mon 9 Nov 2026
Take 1 leave around Diwali/Deepavali to enjoy a 3-day break (7 Nov – 9 Nov).
Day of Reconciliation
Sat 12 Dec – Wed 16 Dec 2026
Take 2 leaves around Day of Reconciliation to enjoy a 5-day break (12 Dec – 16 Dec).
December Solstice
Sat 19 Dec – Mon 21 Dec 2026
Christmas Eve + Christmas Day + Day of Goodwill
Thu 24 Dec – Sun 27 Dec 2026
Take 1 leave around Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Day of Goodwill to enjoy a 4-day break (24 Dec – 27 Dec).
New Year's Eve
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan 2027
Take 1 leave around New Year's Eve to enjoy a 4-day break (31 Dec – 3 Jan).
All long weekends in 2026
Month-wise list 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
