SA School Calendar - Updated
Updated - 09 December 2025
Get Your Free, Colourful 2026 School Calendar – Ready to Print!
Private & Public, Yearly & Monthly
Stay ahead of the school year with our bright and easy-to-use 2026 South Africa school calendars! Perfect for busy parents, it includes all the term dates, public holidays, and school breaks you need to stay ahead of the game. Beautifully designed to make planning simple and fun.
Why You'll Love This Calendar
- Bright, family-friendly design that makes planning holidays enjoyable
- All key dates included: school terms, public holidays, and special holidays
- Printable PDF: perfect for the fridge, wall, or desk
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Nationwide relevance: aligned with official South Africa school dates
Public Schools Term Dates
| At-a-Glance: School Terms | Public & Special School Holidays at a Glance |
|---|---|
Term 114 January – 27 March (11 weeks) Term 28 April – 26 June (12 weeks) Term 321 July – 2 September (10 weeks) Term 406 October – (9)10 December (10 weeks) |
New Year’s Day – 1 Jan Human Rights Day – 21 Mar Good Friday – 03 Apr Family Day – 06 Apr Freedom Day – 27 Apr Workers' Day – 1 May Special School Holiday - 15 Jun Youth Day – 16 Jun National Women’s Day – 9 Aug Heritage Day – 24 Sep Day of Reconciliation – 16 Dec Christmas Day – 25 Dec Day of Goodwill – 26 Dec |
What’s Inside Each Download?
- Colourful, family-friendly designs
- Links to important labels4school information
- Official 2026 South Africa term dates
- Public holidays, school breaks, and key observances
- Print-ready PDFs perfect for home and work
Download Your 2026 School Calendar for Free!
Choose the calendar that best suits your needs, choose from private or government school dates, in full-year or month-by-month printable formats
🗓️ [Download Government School – Year View]
🗓️ [Download Government School – Month View]
For private school calendar click here
No matter which version you choose, our colourful and practical 2026 school calendars are your go-to planning tool. Stick it on the fridge, slip it into your planner, or pin it to your noticeboard - it’s made for real family life!
Schools go back 14 January 2026
Did You Know? About These South African Holidays
🗓️ New Year’s Day – 1 January
Start the year fresh! New Year’s Day is a public holiday celebrating the beginning of the calendar year—schools are always closed.
🗽 Human Rights Day – 21 March
Honours the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960 and promotes the importance of human rights for all South Africans.
✝️ Good Friday – April
Part of the Easter weekend, Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus. It’s one of the most widely observed public holidays.
👨👩👧 Family Day – April
The Monday following Easter Sunday—designed to encourage family time and rest after the Easter weekend.
🕊️ Freedom Day – 27 April
Marks the first democratic election in South Africa in 1994. Since it falls on a Sunday in 2025, Monday the 28th becomes a public holiday.
🛠️ Workers' Day – 1 May
Celebrates the contributions of workers and labour movements globally—also signals a break in Term 2.
🎓 Youth Day – 16 June
Commemorates the 1976 Soweto Uprising, when thousands of students protested for better education. A deeply meaningful day for South African learners.
🌸 National Women’s Day – 9 August
Remembers the 1956 women’s march against apartheid pass laws. Celebrates women’s strength and role in shaping the country.
🧡 Heritage Day – 24 September
Also known as “Braai Day,” this holiday celebrates South Africa’s diverse cultures, languages, and traditions.
🤝 Day of Reconciliation – 16 December
Promotes national unity and healing, bridging historical divides from the apartheid era.
🎄 Christmas Day – 25 December
A global Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus—observed across the country with family gatherings and gifts.
🎁 Day of Goodwill – 26 December
Originally known as Boxing Day, this holiday encourages giving to those in need. It’s also a much-needed day to relax after Christmas festivities.
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