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South African Government Schools Terms / Holidays Calendars for 2018 - 2019
South African Public Holidays
Southern African Public Holidays
Please click here for a shool and public holidays calendar for 2018 - .xlsx spreadsheet format
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| Term | Duration | No. of Weeks | No. of Days | No. of Pub. Hols | Actual School Days |
| 1 | (15) 17 Jan - 28 Mar | 11 | (53) 51 | 1 | (52) 50 |
| 2 | 10 Apr - 22 Jun | 11 | 54 | 2+1 | 51 |
| 3 | 17 Jul - 28 Sep | 11 | 54 | 2+1 | 51 |
| 4 | 9 Oct - 12 (14) Dec | 10 | (49) 47) | 0 | (49) 47 |
| Total | 43 | (210) 206 | 5+2 | (203) 199 |
Dates and days in brackets ( ) are applicable to educators
Public Holidays 2018
01 January - New Year’s Day
21 March - Human Rights Day
30 March - Good Friday
02 April - Family Day
27 April - Freedom Day
30 April - School Holiday
01 May - Workers' Day
16 June - Youth Day
09 August - National Women’s Day
10 August - School Holiday
24 September - Heritage Day
16 December - Day of Reconciliation
17 December - Public holiday
25 December - Christmas Day
26 December - Day of Goodwill
2019 South African Government School Terms
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| Term | Duration | No. of Weeks | No. of Days | No. of Pub. Hols | Actual School Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | (07) 09 Jan - 15 Mar | 10 | (50) 48 | 0 | (50) 48 |
| 2 | 02 Apr - 14 Jun | 11 | 54 | 3+0 | 51 |
| 3 | 09 Jul - 20 Sep | 11 | 54 | 1+0 | 53 |
| 4 | 01 Oct - 04 (06) Dec | 10 | 47 (49) | 0 | (47) 49 |
| Total | 42 | (207) 203 | 4+0 | (203) 199 |
Dates and days in brackets ( ) are applicable to educators
Public Holidays 2019
1 January -New Year’s Day
21 March - Human Rights Day
19 April - Good Friday
22 April - Family Day
27 April - Freedom Day
1 May - Workers' Day
16 June - Youth Day
17 June - Public Holiday
9 August - National Women’s Day
24 September - Heritage Day
16 December - Day of Reconciliation
25 December - Christmas Day
26 December - Day of Goodwill
Click here to view the official Government site for school holidays / terms in 2018 - 2019
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