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5 long weekends
A long weekend here means three or more rest days in a row that include at least one national public holiday falling on a weekday. In South Africa in 2026 that happens 5 times: 03 Apr–06 Apr (4 days), 25 Apr–27 Apr (3 days), 01 May–03 May (3 days), 08 Aug–10 Aug (3 days), 25 Dec–27 Dec (3 days). Weekends alone do not count — the streak must contain a public holiday that removes a working day.
| Dates | Days off | Caused by | Holiday pages | Month working-day count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 03 Apr – Mon 06 Apr | 4 | Good Friday; Family Day | Good Friday · Family Day | April 2026 count |
| Sat 25 Apr – Mon 27 Apr | 3 | Freedom Day | Freedom Day | April 2026 count |
| Fri 01 May – Sun 03 May | 3 | Workers' Day | Workers' Day | May 2026 count |
| Sat 08 Aug – Mon 10 Aug | 3 | National Women's Day | National Women's Day | August 2026 count |
| Fri 25 Dec – Sun 27 Dec | 3 | Christmas Day | Christmas Day | December 2026 count |
The rest days are Saturdays, Sundays and the national public holidays listed on the South Africa 2026 holiday list. Where a holiday falls on a weekend, only substitute days that appear in that list extend a streak; the site does not invent substitute days.