I just want to show you how holiday-crazy this country (South Africa) is.
This week is a normal one, then for the next four weeks in a row, we have short weeks.
Friday 18 April: Good Friday (most businesses close)
Monday 21 April: Easter Monday/Family Day
Sunday 27 April: Freedom Day (anniversary of our first democratic elections)
Monday 28 April: Public Holiday (because the public holiday falls on a Sunday, we get Monday off!)
Thursday 1 May: Workers' Day
Wednesday 7 May: Election Day
Some shops stay open on these days, but most offices, all schools etc are closed.
Re: S/O holidays