South Africa Long Weekends 2029
| Holiday | Break | Days off | Leave needed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, 30 Dec - Mon, 1 Jan 2029 | 3 days | None | 803 days remaining |
| Human Rights Day | Wed, 21 Mar 2029 | 1 day | Midweek holiday | 884 days remaining |
| Good Friday | Fri, 30 Mar - Sun, 1 Apr 2029 | 3 days | None | 893 days remaining |
| Family Day | Sat, 31 Mar - Mon, 2 Apr 2029 | 3 days | None | 894 days remaining |
| Freedom Day | Fri, 27 Apr - Sun, 29 Apr 2029 | 3 days | None | 921 days remaining |
| Workers' Day | Sat, 28 Apr - Tue, 1 May 2029 | 4 days | take Mon off | 922 days remaining |
| National Women's Day | Thu, 9 Aug - Sun, 12 Aug 2029 | 4 days | take Fri off | 1025 days remaining |
| Heritage Day | Sat, 22 Sep - Mon, 24 Sep 2029 | 3 days | None | 1069 days remaining |
| Day of Reconciliation (observed) | Sat, 15 Dec - Mon, 17 Dec 2029 | 3 days | None | 1153 days remaining |
| Christmas Day | Sat, 22 Dec - Tue, 25 Dec 2029 | 4 days | take Mon off | 1160 days remaining |
| Day of Goodwill | Wed, 26 Dec 2029 | 1 day | Midweek holiday | 1164 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.