School calendar: When does the school holiday end?

Parents and learners are already counting down the final days of the April break — here is when the school begins again.

April 2, 2026
Corné van Zyl 1 minute read
School calendar: When does the school holiday end?
Here is when the school holiday end. Photo: Stock

With the April school holidays in full swing across South Africa, many families are starting to plan for the return to routine.

According to the official 2026 school calendar, learners will head back to school on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, marking the start of the second term.

The April break, which follows the end of Term 1, offers learners a short but much-needed pause after a busy start to the academic year.

Schools closed on Friday, 28 March 2026, giving pupils just over a week to rest, travel, or spend time with family.

Here is the official school calendar:

Published 2026 School CalendarDownload

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April 2, 2026
Corné van Zyl 1 minute read

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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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