School Calendar for 2025
| TERM | DURATION | NUMBER OF WEEKS | NUMBER OF DAYS | NUMBER OF PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | ACTUAL NUMBER OF SCHOOL DAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | (13) 15 January – 28 March | 11 | 53 (55) | 1 | 52 (54) |
| 2 | 08 April – 27 June | 12 | 59 | 5 + 3 | 51 |
| 3 | 22 July – 03 October | 11 | 54 | 1 | 53 |
| 4 | 13 October – (10) 12 December | 9 | 43 (45) | 0 | 43 (45) |
| Total | 43 | 209 (213) | 7 + 3 | 199 (203) |
Dates and days in ( ) are applicable to Educators
South African Public and School Holidays
| 1 January | New Year’s Day |
| 21 March | Human Rights Day |
| 15 April | Good Friday |
| 18 April | Family Day |
| 27 April | Freedom Day |
| 1 May | Workers’ Day |
| 16 June | Youth Day |
| 17 June | School Holiday |
| 8 August | School Holiday |
| 9 August | National Women’s Day |
| 24 September | Heritage Day |
| 16 December | Day of Reconciliation |
| 17 December | Public Holiday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Day of Goodwill |