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School Calendar Overview for 2024-2026
The Department of Basic Education has released the school calendars for the years 2024 through 2026, providing detailed schedules that include term durations, the number of weeks and days per term, public holidays, and the actual number of school days. Below is a streamlined presentation of this information.
2024 School Calendar (Published on 4 August 2022)
| Term | Duration | Weeks | Days | Public Holidays | School Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Jan – 20 Mar | 10 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 2 | 3 Apr – 14 Jun | 11 | 53 | 1 | 52 |
| 3 | 9 Jul – 20 Sept | 11 | 54 | 1 | 53 |
| 4 | 1 Oct – 13 Dec | 11 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| Total | 43 | 205 | 2 | 203 |
Public and School Holidays 2024:
- Notable days include New Year’s Day, Human Rights Day, Good Friday, and more, with a total of 13 public holidays.
2025 School Calendar (Published on 31 January 2023)
| Term | Duration | Weeks | Days | Public Holidays | School Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Jan – 28 Mar | 11 | 53 | 1 | 52 |
| 2 | 8 Apr – 27 Jun | 12 | 59 | 8 | 51 |
| 3 | 22 Jul – 3 Oct | 11 | 54 | 1 | 53 |
| 4 | 13 Oct – 12 Dec | 9 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| Total | 43 | 209 | 10 | 199 |
Public and School Holidays 2025:
- Includes 16 public holidays featuring New Year’s Day, Human Rights Day, Freedom Day, and several special school holidays.
2026 School Calendar (Draft published on 31 January 2023)
| Term | Duration | Weeks | Days | Public Holidays | School Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Jan – 27 Mar | 11 | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| 2 | 8 Apr – 26 Jun | 12 | 58 | 4 | 54 |
| 3 | 21 Jul – 2 Oct | 11 | 54 | 3 | 51 |
| 4 | 13 Oct – 11 Dec | 9 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| Total | 43 | 207 | 7 | 200 |
Public and School Holidays 2026:
- The year features 14 public holidays including New Year’s Day, Human Rights Day, Good Friday, and more, with special holidays for school observance.
Sources:
- National Education Policy Act: 2024, 2025, and draft 2026 school calendars for public schools [PDF].
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