According to the official 2025 school calendar, Term 2 is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, 8 April 2025, for public schools nationwide. This term will run for 12 weeks, ending on 27 June, with a total of 59 school days.
Breakdown of the 2025 School Calendar
| Term | Duration | Weeks | Days | Public Holidays | School Days |
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| Term 1 | 15 Jan – 29 Mar | 11 | 53 (55) | 1 | 51 (53) |
| Term 2 | 8 Apr – 27 Jun | 12 | 59 | 5+3 | 49 |
| Term 3 | 22 Jul – 3 Oct | 11 | 54 | 1 | 52 |
| Term 4 | 13 Oct – 10 Dec | 9 | 43 (45) | 0 | 47 (49) |
| Total | 15 Jan – 10 Dec | 43 | 209 (213) | 7+3 | 199 (203) |
The school year spans 46 weeks, with learners attending class for 199 days. The calendar includes seven official public holidays, allowing time for rest and celebration.
Public Holidays During Term 2
Several public holidays fall within Term 2, leading to school closures on these dates:
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Good Friday: 18 April 2025
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Family Day: 21 April 2025
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Freedom Day: 27 April 2025 (observed on Monday, 28 April)
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Workers' Day: 1 May 2025
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Youth Day: 16 June 2025
The 2025 academic calendar consists of 200 school days across four terms, along with 27 school holiday days, six standard public holidays, and three additional school holidays.
