South African Public School Holidays for 2024
The South African Government Department of Basic Education (DBE) has released the revised Public School Holidays for 2026 academic sessions, newly admitted and returning students are to take note.
See below, the South African Government DBE Public School Holidays for primary and high school students for the 2024Â academic year.
DBE PUBLIC SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES FOR 2024 ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The academic calendar and holidays for 2025 academic session as approved by the Department of Basic Education.
South African Public School Holidays for 2024:
| Public and School Holidays 2024 | |
| 01 January | New Year’s Day |
| 21 March | Human Rights Day |
| 22 March | Public holiday |
| 02 April | Good Friday |
| 05 April | Family Day |
| 27 April | Freedom Day |
| 01 May | Workers’ Day |
| 16 June | Youth Day |
| 09 August | National Women’s Day |
| 24 September | Heritage Day |
| 16 December | Day of Reconciliation |
| 25 December | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Day of Goodwill |
| 27 December | Public holiday |
For information and inquiries, you can contact the Department of Basic Education by visiting the official website.
Click Here to view the 2026 South African Amended School Calendar
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