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South African Government Schools Terms / Holidays Calendars for 2025 - 2026
South African Public Holidays
Southern African Public Holidays
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2025 South African Government School Terms
2025 South African Government / State School Terms
| Term | Duration | No. of Weeks | No. of Days | No. of Pub. Hols | Actual School Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
(13) 15 Jan - 28 Mar |
11 |
53 (55) |
1 |
52 (54) |
2 |
08 Apr – 27 Jun |
12 |
59 |
5+3 |
51 |
3 |
22 Jul – 03 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) |
Dates and days in brackets ( ) are applicable to educators
Public Holidays 2025
1 January: New Year’s Day
21 March: Human Rights Day
18 April: Good Friday
21 April: Easter Monday
27 April: Freedom Day
1 May: Workers’ Day
16 June: Youth Day
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 2025 - 2026
2026 South African Government School Terms
2026 South African Government / State School Terms
| Term | Duration | No. of Weeks | No. of Days | No. of Pub. Hols | Actual School Days |
1 |
(12) 14 Jan – 27 Mar |
11 |
53 (55) |
0 |
53 (55) |
2 |
08 Apr – 26 Jun |
12 |
58 |
3+1 |
54 |
3 |
21 Jul – 02 Oct |
11 |
54 |
2+1 |
51 |
4 |
13 Oct – 09 (11) Dec |
9 |
42 (44) |
0 |
42 (44) |
Total |
43 |
209 (213) |
5+2 |
200 (204) |
Dates and days in brackets ( ) are applicable to educators
Public Holidays 2026
1 January: New Year’s Day
21 March: Human Rights Day
03 April: Good Friday
06 April: Family Day
27 April: Freedom Day
1 May: Workers’ Day
16 June: Youth Day
9 August: National Women’s Day
10 August: Public Holiday
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 2025 - 2026
Private / Independent School Terms 2025
Only Public Holidays falling during term time are shown on this calendar.
Please note that this calendar is only a guideline. Central Region member schools are not required to follow these dates and individual schools may vary their calendars to cater for specific requirements.
4 TERM CALENDAR 2025 |
Term 1 (48 days) |
|
| Start | Wednesday 15 January |
| Close | Thurssday 20 March |
Term 2 (51 days) |
||
| Start | Tuesday 08 April | |
| Close | Friday 27 June | |
| Public Holidays | Friday 18 April (Good Friday) | |
| Monday 21 April (Family Day) | ||
| Monday 28 April (Freedom Day [observed]) | ||
| 29 – 30 April (School Holidays) | ||
| Thursday 1 May (Workers’ Day) | ||
| Friday 2 May (School Holiday) | ||
| Monday 16 June (Youth Day) | ||
Term 3 (48 days) |
||
| Start | Tuesday 22 July | |
| Close | Friday 26 September | |
| Public Holidays | Wednesday 24 September (Heritage Day) |
|
Term 4 (37 days) |
||
| Start | Tuesday 14 October | |
| Close | Wednesday 03 December | |
Total 184 days plus 7 Saturdays |
3 TERM CALENDAR 2025 |
Term 1 (57 days) |
||
| Start | Wednesday 15 January | |
| Close | Friday 04 April | |
| Half Term | CLOSE | Thursday 20 February (12h00) |
| RETURN | Tuesday 25 February | |
| Public Holidays | Friday 21 March (Human Rights Day) | |
Term 2 (62 days) |
||
| Start | Tuesday 06 May | |
| Close | Friday 08 August | |
| Half Term | CLOSE | Friday 27 June (normal time) |
| RETURN | Monday 07 July | |
| Public Holidays | Monday 16 June (Youth Day) |
|
Term 3 (62 days) |
||
| Start | Wednesday 03 September | |
| Close | Wednesday 03 December | |
| Half Term | CLOSE | Thursday 16 October (12h00) |
| RETURN | Tuesday 21 October | |
| Public Holidays | Wednesday 24 September (Heritage Day) | |
Total 181 days plus 10 Saturdays |
Sourced from http://www.isasa.org/isasa-term-dates/
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