School Calendar for 2018
All 9 provinces have the same school calendar for 2018
TERM | DURATION | NUMBER OF WEEKS | NUMBER OF DAYS | NUMBER OF PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | ACTUAL NUMBER OF SCHOOL DAYS |
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1 | (15) 17 Jan-28 March | 11 | (53) 51 | 1 | (52) 50 |
2 | 10 April-22 June | 11 | 54 | 2 + 1 | 51 |
3 | 17 July – 28 Sep | 11 | 54 | 2 +1 | 51 |
4 | 9 Oct – 12 (14) Dec | 10 | (47) 49 | 0 | (47) 49 |
Total | 43 | (206) 210 | 5 + 2 | (203) 199 |
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 |
30 March | Good Friday |
2 April | Family Day |
27 April | Freedom Day |
30 April | School Holiday |
1 May | Workers’ Day |
16 June | Youth Day |
9 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 |