North West School Terms 2026
School term dates and holidays for North West province (NW)
National Unified Calendar
Since 2024, all 9 South African provinces follow the same school term dates. This includes North West. The unified calendar was implemented by the Department of Basic Education to simplify planning for families who move between provinces.
View Full 2026 CalendarNorth West 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 North West Schools
North West is one of South Africa's 9 provinces, with its administrative capital in Mahikeng. 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.
North West Department of Education
NWDoE
Address
Physical Address
Garona Building, Mmabatho, 2735
Postal Address
Private Bag X2044, Mmabatho, 2735