The Department issued a press release following the spreading of misleading information on social media suggesting that public schools will be closed from April 28 to 30.

According to the press release, these claims are false.
Schools will operate as normal on all three days, in line with the officially approved 2026 school calendar.

The Department confirmed that the dates in question fall within the second school term, which runs from April 8 to June 26.

As such, they are not recognised as public holidays or school holidays, and all public schools are expected to operate fully as normal.

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The department urged parents, guardians, learners, and stakeholders to ignore the false information and refrain from sharing unverified content.

The spokesperson of the department warned that the spread of false information can disrupt academic programmes, affect attendance, and undermine effective planning.

The management team of the department, encouraged the community to rather use the official school calendar available through the department’s platforms and government publications for accurate and up-to-date information.

The department reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the school calendar and ensuring minimal disruption to teaching and learning, while calling on all stakeholders to rely on credible sources and act responsibly when sharing information related to education.

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