Sat, 20 Mar – Mon, 29 Mar 2027
Book: Tue, 23 Mar, Wed, 24 Mar, Thu, 25 Mar
Public holidays: Human Rights Day, Human Rights Day observed, Good Friday, Family Day
Sat, 24 Apr – Sun, 02 May 2027
Book: Mon, 26 Apr, Wed, 28 Apr, Thu, 29 Apr, Fri, 30 Apr
Public holidays: Freedom Day, Workers’ Day
Sat, 11 Dec – Sun, 19 Dec 2027
Book: Mon, 13 Dec, Tue, 14 Dec, Wed, 15 Dec, Fri, 17 Dec
Public holidays: Day of Reconciliation
Sat, 25 Dec – Sun, 02 Jan 2027
Book: Tue, 28 Dec, Wed, 29 Dec, Thu, 30 Dec, Fri, 31 Dec
Public holidays: Christmas Day, Day of Goodwill, Day of Goodwill observed, New Year’s Day
The standout opportunity: March 2027
Book Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 March. Combined with the weekend, Human Rights Day and its observed Monday, Good Friday and Family Day, this creates 10 consecutive days away from work using only 3 annual leave days.
This is an example, not a universal answer
A Monday–Saturday employee will need different leave dates. So will someone who cannot take leave during school holidays or needs several short breaks instead of longer holidays. The calculator adjusts the result before presenting a recommendation.