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WITS Academic Calendar – 2023 Term Dates

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The authority of the University of the Witwatersrand, WITS has released its academic calendar also known as the almanac for 2022/2023 academic sessions, freshers and returning students are to take note. University of the Witwatersrand, WITS Academic Calendar 2023 Academic Sessions The academic calendar hints about University of the Witwatersrand, WITS resumption date for new and returning students 2023, examination date and other academic activities for the year. See below, the academic calendar for sessional dates for the 2022/2023 academic year.

UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND ACADEMIC SCHEDULE FOR 2022/2023 ACADEMIC SESSIONS

The academic calendar for 2022/2023 academic session as approved by the authority of the University of the Witwatersrand, WITS.

WSU Remaining 2022 Academic Calendar

Fourth teaching block Monday 19 September – Monday 31 October (31 Days)
Study break Tuesday 01 November – Friday 04 November (4 Days)
Examinations Monday 07 November – Friday 25 November (15 Days)
Summer Vacation/Study/Research break Tuesday 29 November

WSU 2023 Term Dates

Activity Dates
Publication of Matric Results Friday 20 January
First Year Registration Friday 20 January – Saturday 04 February (12 Days)
Welcome Day Sunday 05 February
Gateway to Success Tuesday 07 February – Monday 20 February (10 Days)
Returning students registration PG and UG (including earlier date for online registration) Friday 06 January – Friday 17 February (31 Days)
Term starts Tuesday 21 February
First teaching block Tuesday 21 February – Thursday 06 April (32 Days)
Mid-term Vacation/Study/Research break Friday 07 April – Friday 14 April (6 Days)
Second teaching block  Monday 17 April – Friday 02 June (33 Days)
Study break Monday 05 June – Tuesday 06 June (2 Days)
Examinations/Assessment period  Wednesday 07 June – Wednesday 28 June (15 Days)
Winter Vacation/Study/Research break Thursday 29 June – Friday 14 July (12 Days)
Third teaching block  Monday 17 July – Friday 01 September (34 Days)
Mid-term Vacation/Study/Research break Monday 04 September – Friday 8 September (5 Days)
Fourth teaching block Monday 11 September – Monday 23 October (31 Days)
Study break Tuesday 24 October – Friday 27 October (4 Days)
Examinations/Assessment period Monday 30 October – Friday 17 November (15 Days)
Summer Vacation/Study/Research break Saturday 18 November
See Also:  Monash South Africa, IIE MSA Academic Calendar – 2022/2023 Term Dates
Please note:
  • Faculty of Health Sciences term dates may vary
  • Term Dates = 130 teaching days
  • Consult the University’s website for more detailed information about dates of registration for different cohorts of students

Public and Religious holidays/holy days recognized by the University in 2023

Date Name of holiday/holy day University status
Sunday 01 January New Year’s Day University closed
Monday 02 January Public Holiday University closed
Tuesday 21 March Human Rights Day University closed
Thursday 23 March 1st Ramadaan (Commencement of Fasting) *
Friday 07 April Good Friday University closed
Thursday 06 April Passover (Pesach) day 1**
Friday 07 April Passover (Pesach) day 2**
Monday 10 April Family Day  University closed
Wednesday 12 April Passover (Pesach) day 7**
Thursday 13 April Passover (Pesach) day 8**
Saturday 22 April Eid-ul-Fitr (Termination of Fasting) *
Thursday 27 April Freedom Day University closed
Monday 01 May Workers’ Day University closed
Friday 26 May Shavuoth day 1**
Saturday 27 May Shavuoth day 2**
Friday 16 June Youth Day University closed
Thursday 29 June Eid-ul-Adha (Day of Sacrifice) *
Wednesday 09 August National Women’s Day University closed
Saturday 16 September Rosh Hashanah day 1**
Sunday 17 September Rosh Hashanah day 2**
Sunday 24 September Heritage Day  University closed
Monday 25 September Public Holiday Yom Kippur**  University closed
Saturday 30 September Sukkot (day 1) **
Sunday 01 October Sukkot (day 2) **
Saturday 07 October Sh’mini Atzeret**
Sunday 08 October Simchat Torah**
Sunday 12 November (Deepavali / Luxmi Pooja (North & South)
Saturday 16 December Day of Reconciliation University closed
Monday 25 December Christmas Day University closed
Tuesday 26 December Day of Goodwill University closed
See Also:  Mnambithi TVET College Academic Calendar – 2023 Almanac
*Islamic Holy Day – commences the previous evening; the exact date depends on the sighting of the new moon **Jewish Holy Day – All Holy days commence at sunset the evening before the date above. Please note: No exam will be scheduled on a recognised University holiday/holy day.

Summary of 2023 calendar for public schools – Inland Cluster

Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Provinces
Duration No. of weeks No. of days No. of public holidays Actual no. of school days
(9) 11 January – 24 March 11 53 (55) 1+1 51 (53)
12 April – 23 June 11 53 3+1 49
18 July – 29 September 11 54 2 52
10 October – 13 December (15) December 10 47 (49) 0 47 (49)
Total 43 207 (211) 6+2 199 (203)
See Also:  Flavius Mareka TVET College Academic Calendar – 2023 Almanac

Summary of 2023 calendar for public schools – Coastal Cluster

Eastern Cape, Kwazulu-Natal, Northern Cape and Western Cape Provinces
Duration No. of weeks No. of days No. of public holidays Actual no. of school days
(16) 18 January – 31 March 11 53 (55) 1+1 51 (53)
12 April – 23 June 11 53 3+1 49
18 July – 29 September 11 54 2 52
10 October – 13 December (15) December 10 47 (49) 0 47 (49)
Total 43 207 (211) 6+2 199 (203)
For further inquiries, please contact the University of the Witwatersrand by visiting the institution’s official website.
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