Public School Calendar for 2024: Key Dates for South African Pupils
As the inaugural term of 2024 draws to a close, students eagerly anticipate their forthcoming academic hiatus. Below are the public school term dates for the remainder of the year.
Upcoming Academic Breaks: What to Expect
With the June-July recess on the horizon, students in South Africa are already looking forward to their next break. The latest information on public school term dates for 2024 has been detailed, marking a notable shift in scheduling.
Unified Term Calendar for 2024
According to the South African website, there is a significant alteration from previous years: all public schools, regardless of their geographical location—whether inland or coastal—will adhere to a unified term calendar in 2024. This new arrangement eliminates the previous distinction between inland and coastal school schedules.
For Reference: Inland provinces include Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West, whereas the coastal provinces encompass Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, and Western Cape.
The Department of Basic Education has outlined that the 2024 academic year will encompass 203 instructional days distributed across four terms. This marks an increase of four days compared to the 2023 school year.
Detailed Term Dates for 2024
- Term 1: January 17 to March 20 (46 Days)
- Term 2: April 3 to June 14 (52 Days)
- Term 3: July 9 to September 20 (53 Days)
- Term 4: October 1 to December 11 (52 Days)
The first term commenced on January 17, 2024, and is scheduled to conclude on March 20, right before the national observance of Human Rights Day. This comprehensive schedule ensures that students have a structured academic year with ample breaks to rejuvenate.
Final Thoughts
As South African students prepare for the coming academic terms, understanding the updated term dates will help in better planning and managing their educational responsibilities.