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.
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 |
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) * |
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Friday 07 April |
Good Friday |
University closed |
Thursday 06 April |
Passover (Pesach) day 1** |
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Friday 07 April |
Passover (Pesach) day 2** |
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Monday 10 April |
Family Day |
University closed |
Wednesday 12 April |
Passover (Pesach) day 7** |
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Thursday 13 April |
Passover (Pesach) day 8** |
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Saturday 22 April |
Eid-ul-Fitr (Termination of Fasting) * |
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Thursday 27 April |
Freedom Day |
University closed |
Monday 01 May |
Workers’ Day |
University closed |
Friday 26 May |
Shavuoth day 1** |
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Saturday 27 May |
Shavuoth day 2** |
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Friday 16 June |
Youth Day |
University closed |
Thursday 29 June |
Eid-ul-Adha (Day of Sacrifice) * |
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Wednesday 09 August |
National Women’s Day |
University closed |
Saturday 16 September |
Rosh Hashanah day 1** |
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Sunday 17 September |
Rosh Hashanah day 2** |
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Sunday 24 September |
Heritage Day |
University closed |
Monday 25 September |
Public Holiday
Yom Kippur** |
University closed |
Saturday 30 September |
Sukkot (day 1) ** |
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Sunday 01 October |
Sukkot (day 2) ** |
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Saturday 07 October |
Sh’mini Atzeret** |
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Sunday 08 October |
Simchat Torah** |
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Sunday 12 November |
(Deepavali / Luxmi Pooja (North & South) |
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Saturday 16 December |
Day of Reconciliation |
University closed |
Monday 25 December |
Christmas Day |
University closed |
Tuesday 26 December |
Day of Goodwill |
University closed |
*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) |
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) |
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official website.
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