The 2025 South Africa school calendar has been officially released by the Department of Basic Education (DBE). Below you can view all term dates, school holidays, and public holidays affecting learners in every province. This guide is perfect for parents, teachers, and students planning ahead for exams, holidays, and travel.
📅 2025 South Africa School Calendar — Term Dates
These DBE-approved school term dates apply to public schools in all nine provinces: Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Free State, North West, Mpumalanga and Northern Cape.
| Term | Schools Open | Schools Close | Number of Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 15 January 2025 | 28 March 2025 | 52 days |
| Term 2 | 08 April 2025 | 27 June 2025 | 51 days |
| Term 3 | 22 July 2025 | 03 October 2025 | 53 days |
| Term 4 | 13 October 2025 | 10 (or 12) December 2025 | 43–45 days |
Total Schooling Days in 2025: 199–201 days
🎒 2025 School Holidays in South Africa
Here are the official school holiday periods when learners and teachers get a break:
- 29 March to 07 April 2025 — Term 1 break
- 28 June to 21 July 2025 — Term 2 break
- 04 October to 12 October 2025 — Term 3 break
- 11/13 December 2025 to Jan 2026 — Year-end holidays
Schools may close **a day earlier** for educators to finalize administration.
🎉 Public Holidays During School Terms — 2025
These public holidays fall during school term time and will create long weekends:
- 21 March — Human Rights Day
- 27 April — Freedom Day
- 01 May — Workers’ Day
- 16 June — Youth Day
- 09 August — Women’s Day
- 24 September — Heritage Day
Parents should expect increased travel traffic during these dates.
📄 Printable 2025 DBE School Calendar (PDF)
Download the official calendar released by the Department of Basic Education:
📎 Download 2025 School Calendar (PDF)
📘 Matric Exams & Key Education Dates 2025
Grade 12 learners should note the following milestones:
- June exams — During Term 2
- Prelims — August to September
- Final NSC Exams — October to December
Make sure you download your Matric past papers to start preparing early.
✅ Related Pages to Help You Plan Ahead
- Upcoming school holidays in South Africa
- SASSA Grants and Updates
- School & Online Safety Guide
- NSFAS 2025 Information
Last updated: November 2025 — We verify all dates from the DBE before publishing.
Disclaimer: MyInfoHub is an independent information website and not affiliated with the Department of Basic Education. Always confirm any changes with your school.
