What you need to know about 2025 school holidays
Here’s your handy guide for parents, students, and neighbours to the rest of the school year ahead.
As exam season is already underway for some learners, and fast approaching for others, many students, and parents, are beginning to ask one big question: When is the next school holiday?
Here’s a breakdown of what the rest of the 2025 school year looks like for South African learners:
- Term 2 ends Friday, June 27
Learners will head into a well-deserved winter break after a busy term.
- Term 3 begins: Tuesday, July 22
The third term runs for 11 weeks and ends on Friday, October 3.
- Term 4 begins: Monday, October 13
The final stretch of the academic year begins after a short spring break.
Public holidays to note:
Heritage Day falls on Wednesday, September 24, offering a mid-week pause for both learners and teachers.
- School year ends: Friday, December 12
Schools will officially close for the summer holidays, giving families time to rest, travel, and celebrate the festive season.
Knowing the school calendar helps families, caregivers, and community organisers stay one step ahead. Here’s how it can help:
- Plan holidays without interrupting school schedules,
- Arrange childcare during breaks and public holidays,
- Book extra lessons or revision sessions well in advance, and
- Support learners in managing stress and staying on top of assignments.
While the Department of Basic Education (DBE) sets the national calendar, individual schools, especially private or independent ones, may adjust their schedules slightly.
Guardians are advised to always check with their child’s school for the exact dates.
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