South Africa has 9 potential long weekends in 2021, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 7 natural 3-day weekends and 2 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2021 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Human Rights Day
Mar 22, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Good Friday
Apr 2, 2021 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Family Day
Apr 5, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Freedom Day
Apr 27, 2021 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
National Women's Day
Aug 9, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Heritage Day
Sep 24, 2021 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Day of Reconciliation
Dec 16, 2021 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Day of Goodwill
St. Stephen's Day
Dec 27, 2021 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
9 long weekend opportunities South Africa 2021
Last updated: April 1, 2026