2025 South Africa School Holidays Calendar Announced [CHECK HERE]
HEAR OUT SCHOOL-GOING KIDS, BECAUSE THE DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION HAS ANNOUNCED THE SCHEDULE FOR HOLIDAYS IN 2025.
The academic year of 2024 is about to end, and students are ready to embark on their journeys of 2025. They will want to know about the school schedule and the holiday schedules. Luckily, the authorities have announced the holidays for the upcoming year beforehand.
Now, the students can plan their academic year, see if they want to go on any vacations in 2025 or plan their study schedule for the entire year.
First Day of School | 15 Jan 2025 (Wed) | |
Term 1 Holidays | 31 Mar 2025 (Mon) | 7 Apr 2025 (Mon) |
Special School Holidays | 28 Apr 2025 (Mon) | 2 May 2025 (Fri) |
Term 2 Holidays | 30 Jun 2025 (Mon) | 21 Jul 2025 (Mon) |
Term 3 Holidays | 6 Oct 2025 (Mon) | 10 Oct 2025 (Fri) |
Term 4 Holidays | 11 Dec 2025 (Thu) |
Let’s get back to the juice and see what is the school holidays schedule.
South Africa School Holidays in 2025
Here are the holidays for schoolchildren in Africa. You can see that there are more than 20 public holidays that the students can expect this season. Have a look.
Date | Holiday |
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1 January 2025 | New Year’s Day |
21 March 2025 | Human Rights Day |
18 April 2025 | Good Friday |
21 April 2025 | Family Day |
28 April 2025 | Freedom Day (observed) |
29 April 2025 | Special School Holiday |
30 April 2025 | Special School Holiday |
1 May 2025 | Workers’ Day |
2 May 2025 | Special School Holiday |
16 June 2025 | Youth Day |
9 August 2025 | National Women’s Day |
24 September 2025 | Heritage Day |
16 December 2025 | Day of Reconciliation |
25 December 2025 | Christmas Day |
26 December 2025 | Day of Goodwill |
These are different holidays that the school-going children will see the next year. The schedule for these holidays starts on 1 January and ends on 26 January.
Apart from these, there is a different schedule, particularly for schools as well. We shared that in the first part of the article. You can refer to that again.
How to enjoy the holidays?
South Africa has a wonderful weather. You enjoy the coastal weather, and the environment is very good for growing children.
When you get these holidays, you should take a chill pill and enjoy playing different sports like football, cricket, or whatever you like.
Studies are a crucial part of your life, however, you must enjoy these off-days to the fullest and not worry about regular school life during times like these.
Students can also polish other skills they want to work on. This can include their artistic endeavours or entrepreneurial ideas.
These holidays are a good opportunity to explore yourself.
Conclusion
With the school holiday schedule now set for 2025, students and families can look forward to a well-balanced year of study and rest. These breaks offer the perfect chance to recharge, explore new interests, or even just enjoy some downtime. While academic goals are essential, taking time to unwind can also be a valuable part of a student’s growth. Whether it’s diving into a hobby, travelling, or simply spending time with family, these holidays can be used to create a fulfilling year both in and out of school.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 terms in South Africa for schools
The summer break is usually 3 weeks long.
The school starts on the first term, which starts on 15 January 2025. The last term ends on 10 December 2025.
If the proper documentation is done, such children can attend public schools in South Africa.
In this calender, students will go to school fro about 200 days, excluding the holidays.