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How to maximise annual leave in South Africa in 2027
With 10 days of leave you can get 39 days off in South Africa in 2027. Here are the exact days to book, plus the best long weekends and longer breaks. Change the leave days or region below for your own plan.
Best longer breaks in South Africa, 2027
| Break | Days off | Leave days to book | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | 10 for 5 | Mon 4 – Fri 8 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 10 for 3 | Tue 23 – Thu 25 Mar | Human Rights Day, Public Holiday, Good Friday, Family Day |
| 24 Apr 2027 – 2 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 26 Apr, Wed 28 – Fri 30 Apr | Freedom Day, Workers' Day |
| 12 Jun 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 14 – Tue 15 Jun, Thu 17 – Fri 18 Jun | Youth Day |
| 7 Aug 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 10 – Fri 13 Aug | National Women's Day |
| 18 Sept 2027 – 26 Sept 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 20 – Thu 23 Sept | Heritage Day |
| 11 Dec 2027 – 19 Dec 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 13 – Wed 15 Dec, Fri 17 Dec | Day of Reconciliation |
| 25 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 9 for 4 | Tue 28 – Fri 31 Dec | Christmas Day, Day of Goodwill, Public Holiday, New Year's Day |
Long weekends for one day of leave in South Africa, 2027
| Long weekend | Days off | Book | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | 4 | Mon 4 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 19 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 | 4 | Fri 19 Mar | Human Rights Day, Public Holiday |
| 25 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 5 | Thu 25 Mar | Good Friday, Family Day |
| 24 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027 | 4 | Mon 26 Apr | Freedom Day |
| 30 Apr 2027 – 2 May 2027 | 3 | Fri 30 Apr | Workers' Day |
| 15 Jun 2027 – 16 Jun 2027 | 2 | Tue 15 Jun | Youth Day |
| 6 Aug 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 | 4 | Fri 6 Aug | National Women's Day |
| 23 Sept 2027 – 26 Sept 2027 | 4 | Thu 23 Sept | Heritage Day |
| 16 Dec 2027 – 19 Dec 2027 | 4 | Fri 17 Dec | Day of Reconciliation |
| 24 Dec 2027 – 27 Dec 2027 | 4 | Fri 24 Dec | Christmas Day, Day of Goodwill, Public Holiday |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 3 | Fri 31 Dec | New Year's Day |
A 2027 plan built around longer holidays
Prefer fewer, longer trips? 7 leave days give 19 days off across2 breaks of nine days or more:
- 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027: 10 days off, book Tue 23 – Thu 25 Mar
- 24 Apr 2027 – 2 May 2027: 9 days off, book Mon 26 Apr, Wed 28 – Fri 30 Apr
See also: South Africa business days calculator and 2027 public holidays ·subscribe to South Africa holidays in your calendar
Frequently asked questions
How many days off can I get with 10 days of leave in South Africa in 2027?
Up to 39 days off, by using the leave on 10 breaks that join public holidays to weekends.
What is the best long break in South Africa in 2027?
20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027: 10 days off for 3 leave days, around Human Rights Day, Public Holiday, Good Friday, Family Day.
How many long weekends can I make in South Africa in 2027?
11 long weekends cost just one leave day each.