South Africa has 10 potential long weekends in 2006, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 7 natural 3-day weekends and 3 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
Jan 2, 2006 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Human Rights Day
Mar 21, 2006 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Good Friday
Apr 14, 2006 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Family Day
Apr 17, 2006 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Freedom Day
Apr 27, 2006 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Workers' Day
May 1, 2006 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Youth Day
Jun 16, 2006 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Heritage Day
Sep 25, 2006 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2006 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Day of Goodwill
St. Stephen's Day
Dec 26, 2006 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
10 long weekend opportunities South Africa 2006
Long weekends in other countries
Last updated: April 2, 2026