{"id":102551,"date":"2018-01-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/public-holidays-south-africa-2018\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:54:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:54:46","slug":"public-holidays-south-africa-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/public-holidays-south-africa-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Make the most of the South African public holidays in 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As you polish off the last of the Christmas pudding and head back to work feeling refreshed and ready to tackle 2018, the last thing you\u2019re thinking about is your next holiday, right? Wrong. If you haven\u2019t yet marked off this year\u2019s public holidays on your calendar, now is the time to do so. And, on the off-chance you haven\u2019t already noticed, if you\u2019re craving a little extra time off this year, you\u2019re in luck!<\/p>\n<p>By planning your leave wisely, you can score yourself a few <em>extra<\/em>\u00a0days of holiday around our national public holidays this year. Whether you\u2019re into adventure sports, music festivals, cycle races, arts festivals, gourmet food and wine shows, or simply camping out under the stars \u2013 we\u2019ve put together a few events on this year\u2019s calendar that you can look forward to.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65284 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/holiday-planner-beach.jpg\" alt=\"public holidays\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The months of March and December offer the most opportunity for spreading your wings across the African border. A 10-day trip in March is a perfect way to extend your summer. Why not book a flight to one of our top international destinations, like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-amsterdam\">Amsterdam<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/lisbon\/flights\">Lisbon<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-bangkok\">Bangkok<\/a>? Fancy sunning yourself on the beaches of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-mauritius\">Mauritius<\/a>? We&#8217;ve got great flight specials for that, too!<\/p>\n<p>With December offering you a whopping 20 days off, you&#8217;d be silly not to take advantage of a holiday abroad! Start your festive season early in December with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/frankfurt\/flights\">cheap flights to Frankfurt<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/prague\/flights\">Prague<\/a> for a white winter wonderland. For a warmer holiday break, discover a world of culture in the sacred temples of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/siem-reap\/flights\">Siem Reap<\/a>\u00a0(Cambodia) and the jungle forest retreats in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cochin\/flights\">Kochi<\/a>\u00a0(India).<\/p>\n<p>For more inspiration on international travel spots, see our top picks on <a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/where-to-go-when-a-guide-for-every-month-of-the-year\/\">where to go each month of the year<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65474 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/prague-1.jpg\" alt=\"public holidays\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d prefer to keep it local, South Africa is brimming with festivities, no matter which city you find yourself in. Whether you\u2019re hoping to rock out to the electro sounds of Jozi or just catch a few waves along the <a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/our-top-ten-beaches-in-cape-town-and-durban\/\">incredible beaches<\/a> of Cape Town and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-durban\">Durban<\/a>, take a short getaway and make the most of the public holidays this year. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/cheap-flights-to-cape-town\">Cape Town<\/a> bristles with excitement between January and April, with festivals galore. Wine connoisseurs and foodies will be delighted to know there is plenty to explore along the outskirts of the city. Why not go on a weekend road trip and discover some <a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/wine-farms-around-cape-town-2\/\">unique wine farms around Cape Town<\/a>? A road trip up the Garden Route is always a winner, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/knysna\/flights\">Knysna<\/a>, in particular, is jam-packed with activities between May and July, with its Whale Festival in full swing come September.<\/p>\n<p>As they say, the early bird catches the worm, so start planning now!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65475 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/cheatsheet.jpg\" alt=\"public holidays\" width=\"600\" height=\"637\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Before heading off though, here are a few tips to keep in mind when travelling over long weekends and public holidays:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Be patient<\/strong> \u2013 be prepared for long queues, heavy traffic and crowded facilities. Being polite and staying calm goes a long way.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan your trip<\/strong> \u2013 beat the traffic and leave early or later in the day, if you\u2019re going on a long road trip. It may be wiser to leave a day sooner or later to avoid heavy traffic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Book in advance<\/strong> \u2013 be smart and book hotels, tours, activities and festival tickets at least 1-2 months in advance to avoid disappointment or paying higher rates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compare multiple accommodation options to find the best deal<\/strong> \u2013 some resorts offer discounted packages if you book ahead of time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep the little ones occupied<\/strong> \u2013 pack in plenty of games and activities. Prepare healthy snacks above sweets and fast food to avoid a sugar buzz on your trip. If you\u2019re flying to your destination, read up on our useful tips on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/flying-with-children\/\">flying with children<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take the paths less travelled<\/strong> \u2013 why not skip the crowds and explore some places off the beaten track? If you\u2019re in a theme park or museum, rather start your tour in the opposite direction to everyone else to avoid standing in queues.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Let us know what you plan on getting up to with all these extended public holidays coming up this year!<\/p>\n<p><em>Image Credit:<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"_eeohz\">mirona_radu via Instagram<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you polish off the last of the Christmas pudding and head back to work feeling refreshed and ready to tackle 2018, the last thing you\u2019re thinking about is your next holiday, right? Wrong. 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