Western Cape School Terms 2026
School term dates and holidays for Western Cape province (WC)
National Unified Calendar
Since 2024, all 9 South African provinces follow the same school term dates. This includes Western Cape. The unified calendar was implemented by the Department of Basic Education to simplify planning for families who move between provinces.
View Full 2026 CalendarWestern Cape 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 Western Cape Schools
Western Cape is one of South Africa's 9 provinces, with its administrative capital in Cape Town. 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.
Western Cape Education Department
WCED
Contact Details
Toll-free: 0861 819 919
Address
Physical Address
1 North Wharf Square, 2 Lower Loop Street, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
Postal Address
Private Bag X9114, Cape Town, 8000