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ZA South Africa school holidays
Official school break dates for South Africa by region, with one-click calendar subscriptions.
2028 school holidays
| Region | Break | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Summer Break | 11 Dec – 9 Jan 2028 | 30 |
2027 school holidays
| Region | Break | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Summer Break | 12 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | 30 |
| Nationwide | Autumn Break | 20 Mar – 5 Apr 2027 | 17 |
| Nationwide | Special School Holiday | 26 Apr 2027 | 1 |
| Nationwide | Winter Break | 26 Jun – 19 Jul 2027 | 24 |
| Nationwide | Spring Break | 2–10 Oct 2027 | 9 |
| Nationwide | Summer Break | 11 Dec – 9 Jan 2028 | 30 |
2026 school holidays
| Region | Break | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Summer Break | 13 Dec – 11 Jan 2026 | 30 |
| Nationwide | Autumn Break | 28 Mar – 7 Apr 2026 | 11 |
| Nationwide | Special School Holiday | 15 Jun 2026 | 1 |
| Nationwide | Winter Break | 27 Jun – 20 Jul 2026 | 24 |
| Nationwide | Special School Holiday | 25 Sep 2026 | 1 |
| Nationwide | Spring Break | 3–12 Oct 2026 | 10 |
| Nationwide | Summer Break | 12 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | 30 |
2025 school holidays
| Region | Break | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Summer Break | 14 Dec – 12 Jan 2025 | 30 |
| Nationwide | Autumn Break | 29 Mar – 7 Apr 2025 | 10 |
| Nationwide | Special School Holiday | 29 Apr 2025 | 1 |
| Nationwide | Special School Holiday | 30 Apr 2025 | 1 |
| Nationwide | Special School Holiday | 2 Jun 2025 | 1 |
| Nationwide | Winter Break | 28 Jun – 21 Jul 2025 | 24 |
| Nationwide | Spring Break | 4–12 Oct 2025 | 9 |
| Nationwide | Summer Break | 13 Dec – 11 Jan 2026 | 30 |
FAQ
- Are school holidays the same across the country?
- No — most countries set them region by region, so each region is listed separately.
- Why are some years missing?
- School calendars are published progressively; future years are added as official sources release them.