After the September break, students will return for the fourth and final term of the 2026 academic year on Tuesday, 6 October.
Public school students across South Africa are approaching the end of the third term, with the 2026 academic year moving into its final stretch.
According to the official 2026 calendar for public schools, the third term ends on Wednesday, 23 September, giving students a break before the final term begins in October.
The third term began on Tuesday, 21 July and runs for 10 weeks, according to the calendar.
The calendar lists 23 September as the final day of the third term for public schools.
This is the day before the National Heritage Day public holiday on Thursday 24 September.
After the September break, students will return for the fourth and final term of the 2026 academic year on Tuesday, 6 October.
The fourth term is scheduled to run for 10 weeks, ending on Wednesday, 9 December..
The end of the fourth term will mark the conclusion of the 2026 public school academic year.
Here’s the 2026 school calendar to help parents plan ahead.
FIRST TERM:
SECOND TERM:
THIRD TERM:
FOURTH TERM:
Source: The Citizen
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