South Africa has 9 potential long weekends in 2031, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 6 natural 3-day weekends and 3 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
Human Rights Day
Mar 21, 2031 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Good Friday
Apr 11, 2031 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Family Day
Apr 14, 2031 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Freedom Day
Apr 28, 2031 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Workers' Day
May 1, 2031 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Youth Day
Jun 16, 2031 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Day of Reconciliation
Dec 16, 2031 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2031 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Day of Goodwill
St. Stephen's Day
Dec 26, 2031 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
9 long weekend opportunities South Africa 2031
Last updated: April 1, 2026