School holidays · South Africa
South Africa school holidays 2026 and 2027
The next school holiday in South Africa is Summer Break, from Saturday 12 December 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027 (30 days).
Below are all school holidays for the 2026 and 2027 school years, with the first and last day of school where known, and the public holidays of the next twelve months. Updated Sun 18 Oct 2026.
Add to your calendar
Subscribe once; new dates and changes appear by themselves.
School holidays
School year 2026
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Break | Sat 28 Mar 2026 | Tue 7 Apr 2026 | 11 |
| Winter Break | Sat 27 Jun 2026 | Mon 20 Jul 2026 | 24 |
| Spring Break | Sat 3 Oct 2026 | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | 10 |
| Summer Break | Sat 12 Dec 2026 | Sun 10 Jan 2027 | 30 |
School year 2027
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Break | Sat 20 Mar 2027 | Mon 5 Apr 2027 | 17 |
| Winter Break | Sat 26 Jun 2027 | Mon 19 Jul 2027 | 24 |
| Spring Break | Sat 2 Oct 2027 | Sun 10 Oct 2027 | 9 |
| Summer Break | Sat 11 Dec 2027 | Sun 9 Jan 2028 | 30 |
Public holidays in South Africa, next 12 months
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Wed 4 Nov 2026 | Local Government Elections |
| Wed 16 Dec 2026 | Day of Reconciliation |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat 26 Dec 2026 | Day of Goodwill |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Sun 21 Mar 2027 | Human Rights Day |
| Mon 22 Mar 2027 | Human Rights Day Observed |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Family Day |
| Tue 27 Apr 2027 | Freedom Day |
| Sat 1 May 2027 | Workers' Day |
| Wed 16 Jun 2027 | Youth Day |
| Mon 9 Aug 2027 | National Women's Day |
| Fri 24 Sep 2027 | Heritage Day |
Frequently asked questions
When is Summer Break 2026 in South Africa?
Summer Break 2026 in South Africa is from Saturday 12 December 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027, 30 days including weekends.
When is Autumn Break 2027 in South Africa?
Autumn Break 2027 in South Africa is from Saturday 20 March 2027 to Monday 5 April 2027, 17 days including weekends.
When is Winter Break 2027 in South Africa?
Winter Break 2027 in South Africa is from Saturday 26 June 2027 to Monday 19 July 2027, 24 days including weekends.
When is Spring Break 2027 in South Africa?
Spring Break 2027 in South Africa is from Saturday 2 October 2027 to Sunday 10 October 2027, 9 days including weekends.
When is Summer Break 2027 in South Africa?
Summer Break 2027 in South Africa is from Saturday 11 December 2027 to Sunday 9 January 2028, 30 days including weekends.
Can I add the South Africa school holidays to my calendar?
Yes. Subscribe to the free calendar feed https://api.holibase.org/v1/school-holidays/ZA.ics?lang=en in Apple Calendar, Google Calendar or Outlook. It updates by itself.
Sources
| School year | Source | Document | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | OpenHolidays (ODbL) | www.openholidaysapi.org | Sat 17 Oct 2026 |
| 2027 | OpenHolidays (ODbL) | www.openholidaysapi.org | Sat 17 Oct 2026 |
Public holidays © python-holidays contributors (MIT). School calendars © Holibase contributors (CC BY 4.0). Schools can change their calendar; for important decisions, confirm with the school or authority. School holidays partly from OpenHolidays API (openholidaysapi.org), ODbL 1.0. Report a mistake.