Long Weekends in 2027 · South Africa
Make the most of your leaves with these extended breaks
Next long weekend
New Year's Day + Tweede Nuwe Jaar + Isra and Mi'raj
Fri 1 Jan – Wed 6 Jan 2027
Take 2 leaves around New Year's Day, Tweede Nuwe Jaar, Isra and Mi'raj to enjoy a 6-day break (1 Jan – 6 Jan).
Ramadan Start
Sat 6 Feb – Mon 8 Feb 2027
Armed Forces Day
Sat 20 Feb – Mon 22 Feb 2027
Take 1 leave around Armed Forces Day to enjoy a 3-day break (20 Feb – 22 Feb).
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) + Maha Shivaratri + Eid ul Fitr
Fri 5 Mar – Wed 10 Mar 2027
Take 2 leaves around Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power), Maha Shivaratri, Eid ul Fitr to enjoy a 6-day break (5 Mar – 10 Mar).
March Equinox + Human Rights Day + Holi
Fri 19 Mar – Mon 22 Mar 2027
Take 1 leave around March Equinox, Human Rights Day, Holi to enjoy a 4-day break (19 Mar – 22 Mar).
All long weekends in 2027
Month-wise list showing dates, total days off and the holidays that make them possible.
| Month | Dates | Days | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 6 Feb (Sat) – 8 Feb (Mon) | 3 | Ramadan Start |
| May | 15 May (Sat) – 17 May (Mon) | 3 | Eid al-Adha |
| August | 7 Aug (Sat) – 9 Aug (Mon) | 3 | National Women's Day |
| September | 3 Sep (Fri) – 5 Sep (Sun) | 3 | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| December | 31 Dec (Fri) – 2 Jan (Sun) | 3 | New Year's Eve |
6 Feb (Sat) – 8 Feb (Mon)
February
15 May (Sat) – 17 May (Mon)
May
7 Aug (Sat) – 9 Aug (Mon)
August
3 Sep (Fri) – 5 Sep (Sun)
September
31 Dec (Fri) – 2 Jan (Sun)
December
