South Africa has 9 potential long weekends in 2015, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 6 natural 3-day weekends and 3 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2015 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Good Friday
Apr 3, 2015 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Family Day
Apr 6, 2015 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Freedom Day
Apr 27, 2015 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Workers' Day
May 1, 2015 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Youth Day
Jun 16, 2015 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
National Women's Day
Aug 10, 2015 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Heritage Day
Sep 24, 2015 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2015 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
9 long weekend opportunities South Africa 2015
Long weekends in other countries
Last updated: April 2, 2026