2024 School Calendar & School Holidays In South Africa
Wednesday, 03 January 2024
By ASP School Projects
Stay Organised With Our Guide to South Africa's School Calendar and Holidays for Smooth Planning
Plan Ahead For The School Year With The Government School Calendar And Holidays
Are you planning your next family vacation or just trying to figure out how to align your annual leave with your kid’s school calendar? Get the most out of our quick guide about the government school terms.
Planning your child's academic term is crucial for their success and well-being. Understanding the start and end dates of each term allows parents to organise their child's schedule effectively, ensuring they are prepared for upcoming assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities.
By having a clear timeline, parents can support their child in managing their time efficiently, reducing stress and promoting a healthy balance between academics and other aspects of their life. Additionally, being aware of term dates enables parents to coordinate family vacations and commitments, avoiding potential conflicts with school obligations. Ultimately, effective planning empowers both parents and children to navigate the academic year with confidence and achieve their goals.
2024 Government School Terms
The Department of Basic Education published the school calendar for 2024 on 4 August 2022.
2024 School Terms For Students
Term 1: 17 Jan - 20 Mar
Term 2: 3 Apr – 14 Jun
Term 3: 9 Jul – 20 Sep
Term 4: 1 Oct – 11 Dec
|
Term |
Duration |
Number of weeks |
Number of days |
Number of public holidays |
Actual number of school days |
|
1 |
17 Jan - 20 Mar |
10 |
46 |
0 |
46 |
|
2 |
3 Apr – 14 Jun |
11 |
53 |
1+0 |
52 |
|
3 |
9 Jul – 20 Sep |
11 |
54 |
1+0 |
53 |
|
4 |
1 Oct – 11 Dec |
11 |
52 |
0 |
52 |
|
Total |
43 |
205 |
2+0 |
203 |
2024 Public Holidays In South Africa
1 January 2024 (Monday): New Year’s Day
21 March 2024 (Thursday): Human Rights Day
29 March 2024 (Friday): Good Friday
1 April 2024 (Monday): Family Day
27 April 2024 (Saturday): Freedom Day
1 May 2024 (Wednesday): Workers’ Day
29 May 2024 (Wednesday): General Elections Public Holiday
16 June 2024 (Sunday): Youth Day
17 June 2024 (Monday): Youth Day Observed
9 August 2024 (Friday): National Women’s Day
24 September 2024 (Tuesday): Heritage Day
16 December 2024 (Monday): Day of Reconciliation
25 December 2024 (Wednesday): Christmas Day
26 December 2024 (Thursday): Day of Goodwill
School Terms For Teachers
Term 1: 15 Jan - 20 Mar
Term 2: 3 Apr – 14 Jun
Term 3: 9 Jul – 20 Sep
Term 4: 1 Oct – 13 Dec
|
Term |
Duration |
Number of weeks |
Number of days |
Number of public holidays |
Actual number of school days |
|
1 |
(15) Jan - 20 Mar |
10 |
(48) |
0 |
(48) |
|
2 |
3 Apr – 14 Jun |
11 |
53 |
1+0 |
52 |
|
3 |
9 Jul – 20 Sep |
11 |
54 |
1+0 |
53 |
|
4 |
1 Oct – (13) Dec |
11 |
(54) |
0 |
(54) |
|
Total |
43 |
(209) |
2+0 |
(207) |
2025 School Terms & Holidays
The Department of Basic Education published the school calendar for 2025 on 31 January 2023.
2025 Government School Terms
Term 1: (13) 15 Jan - 25 Mar
Term 2: 8 Apr – 27 Jun
Term 3: 22 Jul – 3 Oct
Term 4: 13 Oct – 10 (12) Dec
|
Term |
Duration |
Number of weeks |
Number of days |
Number of public holidays |
Actual number of school days |
|
1 |
(13) 15 Jan - 28 Mar |
11 |
53 (55) |
1 |
52 (54) |
|
2 |
8 Apr – 27 Jun |
12 |
59 |
5+3 |
51 |
|
3 |
22 Jul – 3 Oct |
11 |
54 |
1 |
53 |
|
4 |
13 Oct – 10 (12) Dec |
9 |
43 (45) |
0 |
43 (45) |
|
Total |
43 |
209 (213) |
7+3 |
199 (203) |
* Teacher term dates are marked in brackets.
2025 Public Holidays
1 January 2025 (Wednesday): New Year’s Day
21 March 2025 (Friday): Human Rights Day
18 April 2025 (Friday): Good Friday
21 April 2025 (Monday): Family Day
27 April 2025 (Sunday): Freedom Day
28 April 2025 (Monday): Freedom Day Observed
29 April 2025 (Tuesday): Special School Holiday
30 April 2025 (Wednesday): Special School Holiday
1 May 2025 (Thursday): Workers’ Day
2 May 2025 (Wednesday): Special School Holiday
16 June 2025 (Monday): Youth Day
9 August 2025 (Saturday): National Women’s Day
24 September 2025 (Wednesday): Heritage Day
16 December 2025 (Tuesday): Day of Reconciliation
25 December 2025 (Thursday): Christmas Day
26 December 2025 (Friday): Day of Goodwill
2026 School Terms & Holidays
The Department of Basic Education published the draft school calendar for 2026 on 31 January 2023.
2026 Government School Terms
Term 1: (12) 14 Jan - 27 Mar
Term 2: 8 Apr – 26 Jun
Term 3: 21 Jul – 2 Oct
Term 4: 13 Oct – 9 (11) Dec
|
Term |
Duration |
Number of weeks |
Number of days |
Number of public holidays |
Actual number of school days |
|
1 |
(12) 14 Jan - 27 Mar |
11 |
53 (55) |
1 |
53 (55) |
|
2 |
8 Apr – 26 Jun |
12 |
58 |
3+1 |
54 |
|
3 |
21 Jul – 2 Oct |
11 |
54 |
2+1 |
51 |
|
4 |
13 Oct – 9 (11) Dec |
9 |
42 (44) |
0 |
42 (44) |
|
Total |
43 |
207 (211) |
5+3 |
200 (204) |
* Teacher term dates are marked in brackets.
2026 Public Holidays
1 January 2025 (Thursday): New Year’s Day
21 March 2025 (Saturday): Human Rights Day
3 April 2025 (Friday): Good Friday
6 April 2025 (Monday): Family Day
27 April 2025 (Monday): Freedom Day
1 May 2025 (Friday): Workers’ Day
15 June 2025 (Monday): Special School Holiday
16 June 2025 (Tuesday): Youth Day
9 August 2025 (Sunday): National Women’s Day
10 August 2025 (Monday): National Women’s Day Observed
24 September 2025 (Thursday): Heritage Day
25 September 2025 (Friday): Special School Holiday
16 December 2025 (Wednesday): Day of Reconciliation
25 December 2025 (Friday): Christmas Day
26 December 2025 (Saturday): Day of Goodwill
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