Gauteng parents and learners have two weeks of school left before public schools close for the September school holidays on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. The break begins on 24 September and runs until 5 October, with learners returning to classrooms for the fourth and final term on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
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Gauteng parents who applied for Grade 1 and Grade 8 places for the 2027 school year have until 12:00 on Friday, 11 September 2026, to submit outstanding certified documents. The Gauteng Department of Education said applications without the required documentation, particularly valid proof of home address, will be regarded as incomplete and will not receive placement offers.
The Department of Basic Education has confirmed the official 2026 South African public school calendar, setting the academic year from 14 January to 9 December 2026. The calendar affects learners, parents, and educators across Gauteng and outlines 200 official school days across four terms. It also includes one special school holiday on 15 June 2026.
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