Ever wonder how everyone on your Facebook friend’s list seems to be on a permanent holiday? While you’ve been staring at your vacation picture flooded timeline, we’ve cracked the code on how they do it. Follow our handy guide on how to make the most of public holidays for 2010 in South Africa.
Plan your leave like a pro
In 2020 South Africans will have five official long weekends. These include public holidays surrounding:
- Easter Weekend
- Freedom Day
- Women’s day
- Good Friday
- Family Day
With a few days leave you can easily squeeze in another long weekend for 2020 if you wish.
Key Dates and Schools Holidays 2019
December holiday: Ends Wednesday 15 January
March holiday: Friday 20 March to Tuesday 31 March
(8 working days, 11 total days)
June/July holiday: Friday 12 June to Tuesday 7 July
(16 working days, 26 total days)
September holiday: Friday 18 September to Tuesday 29 September
(8 working days, 12 total days)
December holiday: Starts 2 December
When to take Leave
Take the amount of leave days on these specific dates to sneak in a few extra-long weekends in 2019.
- Public Holiday: Good Friday, Friday 10 April and Family day, Monday 13 April
Take leave: Thursday 9 April.
Days leave: 1 Total days off: 5
- Public Holiday: Freedom Day, Monday 27 April.
Take leave: Friday 24 April
Days leave: 1 Total days off: 4
- Public Holiday: Workers Day, Friday 1 May
Take leave: Thursday 30 April
Days leave: 1 Total days off: 4
- Public holiday: Youth Day, Tuesday 6 June
Take leave: Monday 5 June
Days leave: 1 Total days off: 4
- Public holiday: National Womens Day, Monday 10 August
Take leave: Friday, 7 August
Days leave: 1 Total days off: 4
- Public Holiday: Heritage Day, Thursday 24 September.
Take leave: Friday, 25 September
Days leave: 1 Total days off: 4
Book in Advance
Now that you’ve gotten the leave cheat sheet for 2020, book your getaway in advance to take advantage of early bird offers and special rates. Make your Facebook friends jealous and book your stay at your favourite ANEW Hotels & Resorts Property today.
