This page contains a calendar of all 2022 school holidays in South Africa. These dates are unlikely to be modified by the Department of Basic Education. However, please check back regularly for any updates that may occur.
| Term | Duration | Number of public holidays |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | (10) 12 Jan – 17 Mar | 0 |
| 2 | 5 Apr – 24 Jun | 5+1 |
| 3 | 19 Jul – 30 Sept | 1+1 |
| 4 | 11 Oct – 14 (15) Dec | 0 |
Inland Cluster
Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Provinces
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 12 Jan 2022 (Wed) |
|
| Term 1 Holidays | 18 Mar 2022 (Fri) |
4 Apr 2022 (Mon) |
| Term 2 Holidays | 27 Jun 2022 (Mon) |
18 Jul 2022 (Mon) |
| Term 3 Holidays | 3 Oct 2022 (Mon) |
10 Oct 2022 (Mon) |
| Term 4 Holidays | 15 Dec 2022 (Thu) |
Coastal Cluster
Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Ntal, Northern Cape and Western Cape Provinces
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 19 Jan 2022 (Wed) |
|
| Term 1 Holidays | 28 Mar 2022 (Mon) |
4 Apr 2022 (Mon) |
| Term 2 Holidays | 27 Jun 2022 (Mon) |
18 Jul 2022 (Mon) |
| Term 3 Holidays | 3 Oct 2022 (Mon) |
10 Oct 2022 (Mon) |
| Term 4 Holidays | 15 Dec 2022 (Thu) |
What date does school start in 2022 South Africa?
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | 12 Jan 2022 (Wed) | |
| Term 1 Holidays | 18 Mar 2022 (Fri) | 4 Apr 2022 (Mon) |
| Term 2 Holidays | 27 Jun 2022 (Mon) | 18 Jul 2022 (Mon) |
| Term 3 Holidays | 3 Oct 2022 (Mon) | 10 Oct 2022 (Mon |
Public and School Holidays 2022
1 January: New Year’s Day
21 March: Human Rights Day
15 April: Good Friday
18 April: Family Day
27 April: Freedom Day
1 May: Workers’ Day
2 May: Public holiday (Workers’ Day observed)
16 June: Youth Day
17 June: School Holiday
8 August: School Holiday
9 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
