The South African Government Department of Basic Education (DBE) has released the revised Public School Holidays for 2025 academic sessions, newly admitted and returning students are to take note.
See below, the South African Government DBE Public School Holidays for primary and high school students for the 2024 academic year.
DBE PUBLIC SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES FOR 2024 ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The academic calendar and holidays for 2025 academic session as approved by the Department of Basic Education.
South African Public School Holidays for 2025:
Here’s a tabular summary of the South African public school holidays for 2025, based on the Department of Basic Education’s official calendar:
| Term | Term Dates | School Holidays | Public Holidays During Term |
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| 1 | 15 Jan – 28 Mar 2025 | 29 Mar – 7 Apr 2025 |
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| 2 | 8 Apr – 27 Jun 2025 | 30 Jun – 21 Jul 2025 |
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| 3 | 22 Jul – 3 Oct 2025 | 6 Oct – 10 Oct 2025 |
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| 4 | 13 Oct – 12 Dec 2025 | 13 Dec 2025 onwards |
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Key Notes:
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Special Holidays: Three additional days (29–30 Apr, 2 May 2025) are included mid-year.
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Total School Days: 199–203 teaching days, depending on province and administrative days.
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Public Holidays: 12 national public holidays in 2025, some falling during school terms.
For provincial variations or administrative days, check your school’s specific calendar. The full list of public holidays is available on the South African government’s official website
Click Here to view the 2025 South African Amended School Calendar
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