Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2021 annual leave in South Africa
South Africa’s 2021 public holidays create 10 long-weekend opportunities — 7 free, 3with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in South Africa, 2021
- New Year's Day — 2021-01-01 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Human Rights Day — 2021-03-22 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Good Friday — 2021-04-02 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Family Day — 2021-04-05 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- National Women's Day — 2021-08-09 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Heritage Day — 2021-09-24 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- St. Stephen's Day — 2021-12-27 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Freedom Day — 2021-04-27 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Day of Reconciliation — 2021-12-16 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Youth Day — 2021-06-16 (Wednesday). Take 2 leave days for 5 days off.
Get your full optimised year
The plays above are the obvious wins. The planner combines public holidays, weekends and your whole leave budget into the most efficient plan — including the long Easter and Christmas stacks.