The South African Government Department of Basic Education (DBE) has released the revised school calendar and holidays (almanac) for 2025 academic sessions, newly admitted and returning students are to take note.
The academic calendar hints about the resumption and holiday dates for new and returning students 2024, examination date and other academic activities for the year.
See below, the South African Government DBE academic calendar for primary and high school students for the 2025 academic year.
DBE REVISED SCHOOL SESSIONAL AND HOLIDAY DATES FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The academic calendar and holidays for 2025 academic session as approved by the Department of Basic Education.
The Revised Department of Basic Education (DBE) School Calendar – 2025
Inland cluster: Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West
| Term | Duration | Number of weeks | Number of days | Number of public holidays | Actual number of school days |
| 1 | (09) 11 Jan – 24 Mar | 11 | 53(55) | 1+1 | 51 (53) |
| 2 | 12 Apr – 23 Jun | 11 | 53 | 3+1 | 49 |
| 3 | 18 Jul – 29 Sept | 11 | 54 | 2 | 52 |
| 4 | 10 Oct – 13 (15) Dec | 10 | 47 (49) | 0 | 47 (49) |
| Total | 43 | 207 (211) | 6+2 | 199 (203) |
Coastal cluster: Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, Western Cape
| Term | Duration | Number of Weeks / Days | Public Holidays & Actual School Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | (13) 15 Jan – 28 Mar | 11 weeks / 53 (55) days | 1 Public Holiday: Human Rights Day (21 Mar) Actual school days: 52 (54) |
| Term 2 | 8 Apr – 27 Jun | 12 weeks / 59 days | 5+3 Public Holidays: – Easter (18 Apr Good Friday & 21 Apr Family Day) – Freedom Day (27 Apr observed on 28 Apr) – Special school holidays (29-30 Apr) – Workers’ Day (1 May) – Special school holiday (2 May) – Youth Day (16 Jun) Actual school days: 51 |
| Term 3 | 22 Jul – 3 Oct | 11 weeks / 54 days | 1 Public Holiday: Heritage Day (24 Sept) Actual school days: 53 |
| Term 4 | 13 Oct – (10) 12 Dec | 9 weeks / 43 (45) days | No Public Holidays Actual school days: 43 (45) |
Public and School Holidays 2025
1 January: New Year’s Day
2 January: Public holiday
20 March: Special school holiday
21 March: Human Rights Day
7 April: Good Friday
10 April: Family Day
27 April: Freedom Day
28 April: Special school holiday
1 May: Workers’ Day
16 June: Youth Day
9 August: National Women’s Day
24 September: Heritage Day
25 September: Public holiday
16 December: Day of Reconciliation
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Day of Goodwill
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