South African faculties will formally shut for the 12 months on Wednesday, 11 December, marking the tip of the fourth time period. Learners and educators will take pleasure in an prolonged break earlier than faculties reopen on Wednesday, 15 January 2025, to kick off the brand new college 12 months.
The upcoming December vacation offers households simply over 4 weeks to organize for 2025. The Division of Primary Schooling (DBE) has additionally introduced distinctive changes to subsequent 12 months’s calendar, together with particular college holidays.
Particular holidays in 2025
South Africa could have three particular college holidays in 2025: 29 April, 30 April, and 2 Could. These further days intention to bridge the hole between two public holidays in the identical week—Freedom Day, noticed on Monday, 28 April, and Staff’ Day on Thursday, 1 Could.
The changes comply with Part 2(1) of the Public Holidays Act, which states that when a public vacation falls on a Sunday, the next Monday turns into a public vacation.
Highlights of the 2025 College Calendar
The 12 months includes 4 phrases, interspersed with college holidays and public holidays. Key dates embrace:
- Time period 1: 15 January to twenty-eight March, with holidays from 29 March to 7 April.
- Time period 2: 8 April to 17 June, adopted by holidays from 18 June to eight July.
- Time period 3: 22 July to three October, with a brief vacation from 6 October to 10 October.
- Time period 4: 13 October to 10 December.
Along with public holidays resembling Heritage Day and Youth Day, learners will take pleasure in breaks, offering ample time for households to recharge.
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