2027 Long Weekends — South Africa

All 8 long weekends derived from South Africa's 12 official public holidays in 2027. 6 require no leave days.

8

Long weekends

6

Need no leave

2

Bridge-day opportunities

5

Days off (best weekend)

Longest long weekend in 2027

Youth Day

13 Jun – 18 Jun

6

days off (2 leave days needed)

January 2027

New Year's Day

3d

01 Jan – 03 Jan

No leave needed

During Summer break

Avg temperatures

Cape25.8°/17.3°C
Johannesburg25.2°/14.4°C
Durban27.8°/20.8°C

March 2027

Human Rights Day

3d

20 Mar – 22 Mar

No leave needed

During Autumn break

Avg temperatures

Cape23.9°/16°C
Johannesburg24.1°/13°C
Durban27.4°/20°C

Good Friday & Family Day

4d

26 Mar – 29 Mar

No leave needed

During Autumn break

Avg temperatures

Cape23.9°/16°C
Johannesburg24.1°/13°C
Durban27.4°/20°C

April 2027

Freedom Day & Workers' Day

5d

27 Apr – 01 May

No leave needed

During school term

Avg temperatures

Cape21.9°/14.1°C
Johannesburg21.3°/10.1°C
Durban25.2°/17.5°C

June 2027

Youth Day

6d

13 Jun – 18 Jun

Take 2 leave days for 6-day break

During school term

Avg temperatures

Cape18.1°/11.3°C
Johannesburg16.6°/4°C
Durban22.8°/12.4°C

August 2027

National Women's Day

3d

07 Aug – 09 Aug

No leave needed

During school term

Avg temperatures

Cape16.3°/9.5°C
Johannesburg20.4°/6.2°C
Durban22.8°/12.9°C

September 2027

Heritage Day

3d

24 Sept – 26 Sept

No leave needed

During Spring break

Avg temperatures

Cape17.5°/10.6°C
Johannesburg24.7°/9.9°C
Durban23.1°/15°C

December 2027

Day of Reconciliation

4d

16 Dec – 19 Dec

Take 1 leave day for 4-day break

During Summer break

Avg temperatures

Cape23.6°/16°C
Johannesburg25.2°/14.7°C
Durban26.7°/20.1°C

All 2027 Long Weekends at a Glance

Holiday Dates Days off Leave needed School
New Year's Day01 Jan – 03 Jan3NoneSummer break
Human Rights Day20 Mar – 22 Mar3NoneAutumn break
Good Friday & Family Day26 Mar – 29 Mar4NoneAutumn break
Freedom Day & Workers' Day27 Apr – 01 May5NoneTerm time
Youth Day13 Jun – 18 Jun62dTerm time
National Women's Day07 Aug – 09 Aug3NoneTerm time
Heritage Day24 Sept – 26 Sept3NoneSpring break
Day of Reconciliation16 Dec – 19 Dec41dSummer break
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Long weekends derived from official SA public holidays (Public Holidays Act). Weather: 5-year historical averages (Open-Meteo).