Maximise your leave
Maximise your 2023 annual leave in South Africa
South Africa’s 2023 public holidays create 12 long-weekend opportunities — 8 free, 4with a single bridge day. Here’s exactly when to book.
The best long weekends to book in South Africa, 2023
- New Year's Day — 2023-01-02 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Good Friday — 2023-04-07 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Family Day — 2023-04-10 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Workers' Day — 2023-05-01 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Youth Day — 2023-06-16 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Heritage Day — 2023-09-25 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Springboks Victory — 2023-12-15 (Friday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Christmas Day — 2023-12-25 (Monday). 3 days off for no leave.
- Human Rights Day — 2023-03-21 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- Freedom Day — 2023-04-27 (Thursday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- St. Stephen's Day — 2023-12-26 (Tuesday). Take 1 leave day for 4 days off.
- National Women's Day — 2023-08-09 (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.