Public & School Holidays for South Africa.
Term Breaks (2026)
| Term | Start Date | End Date |
|---|
| First Term Break | Saturday, 28 March 2026 | Tuesday, 7 April 2026 |
| Second Term Break | Saturday, 27 June 2026 | Monday, 20 July 2026 |
| Third Term Break | Thursday, 24 September 2026 | Tuesday, 6 October 2026 |
| Fourth Term Break | Thursday, 10 December 2026 | Tuesday, 12 January 2027 |
Public Holidays (2026)
| Date | Holiday | Day of Week |
|---|
| 1 January | New Year’s Day | Thursday |
| 21 March | Human Rights Day | Saturday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 6 April | Family Day | Monday |
| 27 April | Freedom Day | Monday |
| 1 May | Workers’ Day | Friday |
| 16 June | Youth Day | Tuesday |
| 9 August | National Women’s Day | Sunday |
| 10 August | National Women’s Day (observed) | Monday |
| 24 September | Heritage Day | Thursday |
| 16 December | Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Day of Goodwill | Saturday |
