South Africa has 8 potential long weekends in 2020, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 6 natural 3-day weekends and 2 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
Good Friday
Apr 10, 2020 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Family Day
Apr 13, 2020 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Freedom Day
Apr 27, 2020 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Workers' Day
May 1, 2020 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Youth Day
Jun 16, 2020 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
National Women's Day
Aug 10, 2020 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Heritage Day
Sep 24, 2020 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2020 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
8 long weekend opportunities South Africa 2020
Last updated: April 1, 2026