The year 2023 is well underway, and with classes now in session, it’s time to discover what the remaining months have in store for both students and teachers. Now let’s look forward to 2023 and discover what the South African school calendar has in store.
South African Public School Calendar for 2023
The official 2023 school calendar for South Africa’s public schools has been made available.
The following summarizes the 2023 academic year as provided by the Department of Education:
43 weeks, 207 (211) days, 6 + 2 holidays, and 199 (203) school days
Despite the fact that 43 weeks may seem like a long time to study for tests and exams, it’s simple to get used to. And to be honest, it’s just a matter of time before “I’ll do it later” escalates into a full-blown panic attack and late-night studying.
Let’s take a look at the 2023 public school calendar so you can make plans for the future academic year:
Inland Cluster
| Public holiday: New Year’s Day Sunday, 1 January 2023 |
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| Administration days 9-10 January 2023 |
| Term 1 |
| Schools start Wednesday, 11 January 2023 |
| Schools end Friday, 24 March 2023 |
| Special school holiday Monday, 20 March 2023 |
| Public holiday: Human Rights Day Tuesday, 21 March 2023 |
| School holidays 27 March – 11 April 2023 |
Term 2: Inland Cluster
| Term 2 |
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| Schools start Wednesday, 12 April 2023 |
| Schools end Friday, 23 June 2023 |
| Public holiday: Good Friday Friday, 7 April 2023 |
| Public holiday: Family Day Monday, 10 April 2023 |
| Public holiday: Freedom Day Thursday, 27 April 2023 |
| Special school holiday Friday, 28 April 2023 |
| Public holiday: Worker’s Day Monday, 1 May 2023 |
| Public holiday: Youth Day Friday, 16 June 2023 |
| School holidays 26 June – 17 July 2023 |
Term 3: Inland Cluster
| Term 3 |
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| Schools start Tuesday, 18 July 2023 |
| Schools end Friday, 29 September 2023 |
| Public Holiday: Women’s Day Wednesday, 9 August 2023 |
| Public Holiday: Heritage Day 24-25 September 2023 |
| School Holidays 2 October – 9 October 2023 |
Term 4: Inland Cluster
| Term 4 |
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| Schools start Tuesday, 10 October 2023 |
| Schools end Wednesday, 13 December 2023 |
| Administration Days 14-15 December 2023 |
| Public Holiday: Day of Reconciliation Saturday, 16 December 2023 |
| Public Holiday: Christmas Day Monday, 25 December 2023 |
| Public Holiday: Day of Goodwill Tuesday, 26 December 2023 |
Coastal cluster
Term 1: Coastal Cluster
| Public Holiday: New Year’s Day Sunday, 1 January 2023 |
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| Administration days 16-17 January 2023 |
| Term 1 |
| Schools start Wednesday, 18 January 2023 |
| Schools end Friday, 31 March 2023 |
| Special school holiday Monday, 20 March 2023 |
| Public holiday: Human Rights Day Tuesday, 21 March 2023 |
| School holidays 3-11 April 2023 |
Term 2: Coastal Cluster
| Term 2 |
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| Schools start Wednesday, 12 April 2023 |
| Schools end Friday, 23 June 2023 |
| Public holiday: Good Friday Friday, 7 April 2023 |
| Public holiday: Family Day Monday, 10 April 2023 |
| Public holiday: Freedom Day Thursday, 27 April 2023 |
| Special school holiday Friday, 28 April 2023 |
| Public holiday: Worker’s Day Monday, 1 May 2023 |
| Public holiday: Youth Day Friday, 16 June 2023 |
| School holidays 26 June – 17 July 2023 |
Term 3: Coastal Cluster
| Term 3 |
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| Schools start Tuesday, 18 July 2023 |
| Schools end Friday, 29 September 2023 |
| Public holiday: Women’s Day Wednesday, 9 August 2023 |
| Public holiday: Heritage Day 24-25 September 2023 |
| School holidays 2 October – 9 October 2023 |
Term 4: Coastal Cluster
| Term 4 |
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| Schools start Tuesday, 10 October 2023 |
| Schools end Wednesday, 13 December 2023 |
| Administration Days 14-15 December 2023 |
| Public Holiday: Day of Reconciliation Saturday, 16 December 2023 |
| Public Holiday: Christmas Day Monday, 25 December 2023 |
| Public Holiday: Day of Goodwill Tuesday, 26 December 2023 |
2023 South African School Calendar: IEB Schools
Here are the important dates to know about each of them.
3-Term Calendar
| Term 1 (58 Days) |
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| Schools start Wednesday, 11 January 2023 |
| Schools end Thursday, 6 April 2023 |
| Term 2 (64 Days) |
| Schools start Wednesday, 3 May 2023 |
| Schools end Tuesday, 8 August 2023 |
| Half-Term |
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| Schools close Thursday, 23 February 2023 |
| Schools return Tuesday, 28 February 2023 |
| Term 3 (63 Days) |
| Schools start Wednesday, 6 September 2023 |
| Schools end Wednesday, 6 December 2023 |
4-Term Calendar
| Term 1 (48 Days) |
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| Schools start Wednesday, 11 January 2023 |
| Schools end Friday, 17 March 2023 |
| Term 2 (49 Days) |
| Schools start Wednesday, 12 April 2023 |
| Schools end Friday, 23 June 2023 |
| Term 3 (48 Days) |
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| Schools start Tuesday, 18 July 2023 |
| Schools end Friday, 22 September 2023 |
| Term 4 (42 Days) |
| Schools start Tuesday, 10 October 2023 |
| Schools end Wednesday, 6 December 2023 |