South Africa has 10 potential long weekends in 2036, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 6 natural 3-day weekends and 4 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2036 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Human Rights Day
Mar 21, 2036 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Good Friday
Apr 11, 2036 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Family Day
Apr 14, 2036 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Freedom Day
Apr 28, 2036 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Workers' Day
May 1, 2036 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Youth Day
Jun 16, 2036 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Day of Reconciliation
Dec 16, 2036 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2036 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Day of Goodwill
St. Stephen's Day
Dec 26, 2036 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
10 long weekend opportunities South Africa 2036
Long weekends in other countries
Last updated: April 2, 2026