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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 Jan 2027, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Wed 6 Jan 2027, Thu 7 Jan 2027, Fri 8 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 10 for 3 | Tue 23 Mar 2027, Wed 24 Mar 2027, Thu 25 Mar 2027 | Human Rights Day, Public Holiday, Good Friday, Family Day |
| 24 Apr 2027 – 2 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 26 Apr 2027, Wed 28 Apr 2027, Thu 29 Apr 2027, Fri 30 Apr 2027 | Freedom Day, Workers' Day |
| 12 Jun 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 14 Jun 2027, Tue 15 Jun 2027, Thu 17 Jun 2027, Fri 18 Jun 2027 | Youth Day |
| 7 Aug 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 10 Aug 2027, Wed 11 Aug 2027, Thu 12 Aug 2027, Fri 13 Aug 2027 | National Women's Day |
| 18 Sept 2027 – 26 Sept 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 20 Sept 2027, Tue 21 Sept 2027, Wed 22 Sept 2027, Thu 23 Sept 2027 | Heritage Day |
| 11 Dec 2027 – 19 Dec 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 13 Dec 2027, Tue 14 Dec 2027, Wed 15 Dec 2027, Fri 17 Dec 2027 | Day of Reconciliation |
| 25 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 9 for 4 | Tue 28 Dec 2027, Wed 29 Dec 2027, Thu 30 Dec 2027, Fri 31 Dec 2027 | 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 2027 | New Year's Day |
| 19 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 | 4 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 | Human Rights Day, Public Holiday |
| 25 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | 5 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 | Good Friday, Family Day |
| 24 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027 | 4 | Mon 26 Apr 2027 | Freedom Day |
| 30 Apr 2027 – 2 May 2027 | 3 | Fri 30 Apr 2027 | Workers' Day |
| 15 Jun 2027 – 16 Jun 2027 | 2 | Tue 15 Jun 2027 | Youth Day |
| 6 Aug 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 | 4 | Fri 6 Aug 2027 | National Women's Day |
| 23 Sept 2027 – 26 Sept 2027 | 4 | Thu 23 Sept 2027 | Heritage Day |
| 16 Dec 2027 – 19 Dec 2027 | 4 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 | Day of Reconciliation |
| 24 Dec 2027 – 27 Dec 2027 | 4 | Fri 24 Dec 2027 | Christmas Day, Day of Goodwill, Public Holiday |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 3 | Fri 31 Dec 2027 | 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 Mar 2027, Wed 24 Mar 2027, Thu 25 Mar 2027
- 24 Apr 2027 – 2 May 2027: 9 days off, book Mon 26 Apr 2027, Wed 28 Apr 2027, Thu 29 Apr 2027, Fri 30 Apr 2027
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.