South Africa School Holidays 2023
This page contains a calendar of all 2023 school holidays in South Africa. These dates are unlikely to be modified by the Department of Basic Education. However, please check back regularly for any updates that may occur.
Check for school holiday dates by clusters:
Inland Cluster
Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Provinces
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 11 Jan 2023 (Wed) | |
| Term 1 Holidays | 27 Mar 2023 (Mon) | 11 Apr 2023 (Tue) |
| Term 2 Holidays | 26 Jun 2023 (Mon) | 17 Jul 2023 (Mon) |
| Term 3 Holidays | 2 Oct 2023 (Mon) | 9 Oct 2023 (Mon) |
| Term 4 Holidays | 14 Dec 2023 (Thu) |
Coastal Cluster
Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Ntal, Northern Cape and Western Cape Provinces
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 18 Jan 2023 (Wed) | |
| Term 1 Holidays | 3 Apr 2023 (Mon) | 11 Apr 2023 (Tue) |
| Term 2 Holidays | 26 Jun 2023 (Mon) | 17 Jul 2023 (Mon) |
| Term 3 Holidays | 2 Oct 2023 (Mon) | 9 Oct 2023 (Mon) |
| Term 4 Holidays | 14 Dec 2023 (Thu) |
Please visit gov.za for the original release.
