Public & School Holidays

Public & School Holidays for South Africa.

Term Breaks (2026)

TermStart DateEnd Date
First Term BreakSaturday, 28 March 2026Tuesday, 7 April 2026
Second Term BreakSaturday, 27 June 2026Monday, 20 July 2026
Third Term BreakThursday, 24 September 2026Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Fourth Term BreakThursday, 10 December 2026Tuesday, 12 January 2027

Public Holidays (2026)

DateHolidayDay of Week
1 JanuaryNew Year’s DayThursday
21 MarchHuman Rights DaySaturday
3 AprilGood FridayFriday
6 AprilFamily DayMonday
27 AprilFreedom DayMonday
1 MayWorkers’ DayFriday
16 JuneYouth DayTuesday
9 AugustNational Women’s DaySunday
10 AugustNational Women’s Day (observed)Monday
24 SeptemberHeritage DayThursday
16 DecemberDay of ReconciliationWednesday
25 DecemberChristmas DayFriday
26 DecemberDay of GoodwillSaturday

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