Gauteng School Terms 2026
School term dates and holidays for Gauteng province (GP)
National Unified Calendar
Since 2024, all 9 South African provinces follow the same school term dates. This includes Gauteng. The unified calendar was implemented by the Department of Basic Education to simplify planning for families who move between provinces.
View Full 2026 CalendarGauteng School Terms 2026
Term 1
51 days14 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
Term 2
55 days8 April 2026 - 26 June 2026
Term 3
46 days21 July 2026 - 23 September 2026
Term 4
48 days6 October 2026 - 11 December 2026
About Gauteng Schools
Gauteng is one of South Africa's 9 provinces, with its administrative capital in Johannesburg. 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.
Gauteng Department of Education
GDE
Contact Details
Toll-free: 0800 000 789
Address
Physical Address
17 Simmonds Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2000
Postal Address
PO Box 7710, Johannesburg, 2000