The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has released the revised school calendar and holidays (almanac) for 2025 academic sessions, all students are to take note.
The academic calendar hints about the resumption and holiday dates for new and returning students 2025, examination date and other academic activities for the year.
See below, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) academic calendar for primary and high school students for the 2025 academic year.
WCED REVISED SCHOOL SESSIONAL AND HOLIDAY DATES FOR 2025 ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The academic calendar and holidays for 2025 academic session as approved by the Western Cape Department of Basic Education.
| Term | Term Dates | School Holidays | Public Holidays During Term |
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| 1 | 15 Jan – 28 Mar 2025 | 29 Mar – 7 Apr 2025 |
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| 2 | 8 Apr – 27 Jun 2025 | 28 Jun – 21 Jul 2025 |
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| 3 | 22 Jul – 3 Oct 2025 | 4 Oct – 12 Oct 2025 |
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| 4 | 13 Oct – 12 Dec 2025 | 13 Dec 2025 onwards |
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Additional Notes:
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Special School Holidays:
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29–30 April 2025
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2 May 2025
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Total School Days: 199–203 days (including administrative days).
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Public Holidays: 12 national holidays in 2025, some falling during school terms.
Key Highlights:
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Term 1: Starts on 15 January and ends on 28 March, with 53 school days.
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Term 2: Longest term (12 weeks), concluding on 27 June.
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Term 3: Ends on 3 October, followed by a short 9-day break.
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Term 4: Final term ends on 12 December, with no public holidays.
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