Free State School Terms 2026

School term dates and holidays for Free State province (FS)

National Unified Calendar

Since 2024, all 9 South African provinces follow the same school term dates. This includes Free State. The unified calendar was implemented by the Department of Basic Education to simplify planning for families who move between provinces.

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Free State School Terms 2026

Term 1

51 days

14 January 2026 - 27 March 2026

Term 2

55 days

8 April 2026 - 26 June 2026

Term 3

46 days

21 July 2026 - 23 September 2026

Term 4

48 days

6 October 2026 - 11 December 2026

About Free State Schools

Free State is one of South Africa's 9 provinces, with its administrative capital in Bloemfontein. All public schools in the province follow the national school calendar set by the Department of Basic Education.

Note: Independent (private) schools may have slightly different term dates. Always confirm with your specific school.