The school calendar for South Africa in 2024 has been announced, outlining important dates for educators, learners, parents, and guardians.
The first term will begin on January 15th for educators and January 17th for learners. It will conclude on March 20th before the short autumn break. The second term will commence on April 3rd and finish on June 14th ahead of the winter vacations.
The third academic term is scheduled from July 9th to September 20th, separated by a spring break. The fourth and final term will start on October 1st and end on December 11th for learners and December 13th for educators.
There is a total of 200 school days for learners in South Africa for 2024. The calendar aims to maximize learning time while allowing adequate holidays and breaks for students and teachers alike.
These are the dates for the Western Cape school holidays.
It is advised that parents and guardians take note of the term dates to plan holidays, activities, and transportation accordingly. Educators should also schedule educational activities and assessments based on the stipulated periods.
With the school calendar now revealed, students, parents, teachers, and administrators can prepare and look forward to another productive academic year in 2024. Minor variations in starting dates may occur across provinces.
- For Educators
- For Learners
| Term | All Provinces | |
|---|---|---|
| Opens | Closes | |
| First | 15 January 1 17 January 2 | 20 March |
| Second | 3 April | 14 June |
| Third | 9 July | 20 September |
| Fourth | 1 October | 11 December 2 13 December 1 |