Skip to content Rennies Travel wishes all our readers and travellers an amazing 2025 and, always looking for ways to be a cut above the rest, we would like to help you to make the most of the travel experiences that you can enjoy this year.
Did you know that in 2025 for just 19 days of leave (the standard leave time that most South African employees enjoy is 18 to 20) you can organise an incredible 46 days off? Yes, it’s true, and in this article we are going to show you how you can do it – and because we always have great packages on the go and our ears to the ground regarding international events and travel opportunities, we will also suggest a few of the sensational things you may be able to do in that vacation time.
So, even with one less public holiday in 2025 than in 2024, the way the dates fall, by strategically combining weekends, public holiday, and leave days, you can still maximise your leave for more travel time in 2025!
Take an early “Human Rights Day” break!
Make up your mind to make sure you’re not going to work for too long before you get some well-deserved chill time. A single day of leave after Human Rights Day on Fri 21st March with just one leave day taken on Monday 24th creates a relaxing four-day weekend.
This is a great opportunity to get a wonderful local getaway and take advantage of the kinds of great SA packages that we have like relaxing bush escapes, beach breaks and tranquil hiking getaways like the magnificent Drakensberg mountains.
Make the most of Easter for an extended international vacation!
Just as our summer is turning into winter, the Northern hemisphere’s winter is melting into spring! Believe it or not, taking just 4 days leave after the Easter weekend gives you a total of 11 glorious days leave! – time to head for international resorts to thaw out.
All you need to do is watch for the many packages we have for Europe and the USA – and remember there are also plenty of international sporting events to look out for at all times of the year. Just talk to us or check out our packages page and select the type of vacation package that will interest you - Packages - Rennies Travel Experience.
A mid-year “peace of mind” getaway
When it gets to mid-year and you find your brain is frazzled, or you just can’t take another day’s work, save your sanity and take a couple of days of leave before the June 16th, long weekend and tag on one more after it to give yourself 6 great days for a mid-year getaway.
This is a perfect length of time for an island getaway or a local getaway to a relaxing spa resort – we have fantastic packages to such places all year round!
Take a 9-day spring break!
As our winter turns to spring, if you take just two leave days before Heritage Day on Wed 24th September and 2 days after, you get an amazing 9-day spring break! This is your last chance to get a real rest before going into the last lap for the year, so make the most of it - either enjoy our spring or the end of summer in the northern hemisphere.
Maximise the final chapter!
Your year-end vacation is usually precious time spent with family and friends and you don’t want to lose a day of it. Use the least amount of leave to get the most days by taking the 7 working days from Monday, 15 December to Wednesday, 24 December, to give you the 16 days from Dec 13th to the 28th! Wow, now that’s a great deal and it gives you all the time in the world to visit either great ski resorts or Christmas market tours in Europe or the States, to take a glorious Island vacation to Mauritius or Thailand or enjoy Africa’s finest in places like fabulous Zanzibar or at the Victoria falls.
Let us guide you
Rennies Travel Experience not only has the best packages and vacation deals available anywhere in the world, but we are there for you to organise every facet of every vacation to help you maximise your vacation time and your vacation experience – whatever your choices may be!
Talk to us today – or visit our website – we are waiting to turn 2025 into your best vacation and travel experience year yet!
