South Africa Long Weekends 2028
| Holiday | Break | Days off | Leave needed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Rights Day | Sat, 18 Mar - Tue, 21 Mar 2028 | 4 days | take Mon off | 516 days remaining |
| Good Friday | Fri, 14 Apr - Sun, 16 Apr 2028 | 3 days | None | 543 days remaining |
| Family Day | Sat, 15 Apr - Mon, 17 Apr 2028 | 3 days | None | 544 days remaining |
| Freedom Day | Thu, 27 Apr - Sun, 30 Apr 2028 | 4 days | take Fri off | 556 days remaining |
| Workers' Day | Sat, 29 Apr - Mon, 1 May 2028 | 3 days | None | 558 days remaining |
| Youth Day | Fri, 16 Jun - Sun, 18 Jun 2028 | 3 days | None | 606 days remaining |
| National Women's Day | Wed, 9 Aug 2028 | 1 day | Midweek holiday | 660 days remaining |
| Heritage Day (observed) | Sat, 23 Sep - Mon, 25 Sep 2028 | 3 days | None | 705 days remaining |
| Christmas Day | Sat, 23 Dec - Mon, 25 Dec 2028 | 3 days | None | 796 days remaining |
| Day of Goodwill | Sat, 23 Dec - Tue, 26 Dec 2028 | 4 days | take Mon off | 796 days remaining |
A holiday on Friday or Monday gives three days. A Thursday or Tuesday holiday becomes four days with one day of leave. Weekend holidays are not listed.