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School calendar: When does the school holiday end?

The October school break is almost over — here’s when learners will be heading back to class for the final term of the year.

As the October holidays draw to a close, parents and learners are preparing to return to the classroom for the final stretch of the school year.

The Department of Basic Education has confirmed the official reopening date for the fourth term — marking the countdown to the last exams, report cards, and year-end activities.

Term 4:
Duration: 13 October – (10) 12 December
Number of weeks: 9
Number of days: 43 (45)
Number of public holidays: 0
Actual number of school days: 43 (45)

With exams and year-end activities waiting in the final term, the holiday serves as both a breather for learners and a reminder for parents to start preparing for the last push of 2025.

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Corné van Zyl

Corné van Zyl is a seasoned journalist and currently a senior reporter at Rekord, with a wealth of experience across various media platforms. She began her career after studying journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and first honed her skills at Media24. Corné’s career took her to Beeld, Sondag newspaper, and the South African Press Association (SAPA), where she built a strong foundation in news reporting. In her free time, Corné enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, embracing life and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
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