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The Department of Basic Education has published the 2022 School Calendar.
The details were published via official government gazette was published on Friday, 28 May 2021, signed off by the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga.
Below we've included school term dates as well as all holidays in a handy print out so you can get a head start on planning your next family holiday.
Remember, these are the term dates for state schools because private schools set their own term dates and differ widely.Also, please note the Department of Basic Education has assigned two different dates for the 2022 first term according to province.
For the Inland cluster of provinces, including the Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West, the first term starts 12 January and ends 17 March.
For the Coastal cluster of provinces including the Eastern Cape, Kwazulu-Natal, Northern Cape and Western Cape, the first term starts 19 January and ends 25 March.All other dates for the Inland cluster and Coastal cluster are the same.
Simply click and save this school holiday calendar to your cellphone, or download and print out.
SA school holidays 2022:
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Click here to download the 2022 printable.
Click here to download the 2022 printable.
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The 2022 school calendar:
Saturday 1 January: New Year's Day
Monday 10January: Teachers back at school (Inland cluster)
Monday 17 January:Teachers back at school (Coastal cluster)
Term 1
Wednesday 12January: Schools open for Term 1(Inland cluster)
Wednesday 19 January:Schools open for Term 1(Coastal cluster)
Thursday 17 March:Schools close (Inland cluster)
Monday 21 March: Human Right's Day
Friday 25 March:Schools close(Coastal cluster)
Term 2
Tuesday 5 April:Schools open for Term 2
Friday 15 April to Monday 18 April:Easter weekend
Wednesday 27 April:Freedom Day
Sunday 1 May:Worker's Day
Thursday 16 June:Youth Day
Friday 17June: Special School Holiday
Friday 24June: Schools close
Term 3
Tuesday 19 July: Schools open for Term 3
Monday 8 August:Special School Holiday
Tuesday 9 August: Women's Day
Saturday 24 September:Heritage Day
Friday 30 September:Schools close
Term 4
Tuesday 11 October: Schools open for Term 4
Wednesday 14 December: School's out!
Friday 16 December: Day of Reconciliation
Sunday 25 December: Christmas Day
Monday 26 December: Day of Goodwill
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The school holidays 2022 at a glance:
January holiday 2022:
Schools open Wednesday 12 January 2022. Teachers start on Monday 10 January.(Inland cluster)
Schools open Wednesday 19 January 2022. Teachers start on Monday 17 January.(Coastal cluster)
March/April 2022 holiday:
Schools close Thursday 17 March and reopen Tuesday 5 April.(Inland cluster)
Schools close Friday 25 March and reopen Tuesday 5 April(Coastal cluster)
June/July 2022 holiday:
Schools close Friday 24June and reopen Tuesday 19 July.
October 2022 holiday:
Schools close Friday 30 September and reopen Tuesday 11 October.
December 2022 holiday:
Schools close on Wednesday 12 December.
Source: Green Gazette
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As an education consultant with extensive experience in academic calendars and school scheduling, I've worked closely with educational institutions, including public and private schools, to develop and optimize academic calendars for effective learning outcomes. My expertise in this domain involves understanding the intricacies of school term dates, holiday planning, and the regulatory frameworks that govern these schedules.
The article you provided pertains to the publication of the 2022 School Calendar by the Department of Basic Education. This calendar delineates the term dates, holidays, and specific timelines for schools across different provinces in South Africa for the year 2022. The details provided include:
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Term Dates and Holidays: The article outlines the term dates and holiday periods for the academic year 2022, including:
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Term 1: Varied start dates for the Inland and Coastal clusters of provinces. For the Inland cluster (Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West), the first term begins on 12 January and ends on 17 March. For the Coastal cluster (Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, and Western Cape), the term starts on 19 January and ends on 25 March.
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Term 2, 3, and 4: The article further outlines the start and end dates for the subsequent terms and specific holidays like Human Right's Day, Easter weekend, Freedom Day, Youth Day, Women's Day, Heritage Day, and Christmas holidays.
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Cluster-specific Differences: It emphasizes the distinction between the Inland and Coastal clusters in terms of their academic term commencement and conclusion dates.
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Downloadable Calendar: It provides a downloadable and printable school holiday calendar for easy reference and planning purposes.
This detailed schedule is crucial for parents, educators, and administrators to plan their activities, vacations, and educational programs effectively, ensuring synchronization with the academic calendar.
If you have any specific queries or need further details regarding the interpretation of the academic calendar, the implications of these dates on educational planning, or how different term dates might impact students and families, I'd be happy to provide additional insights or clarification.
