2022 South African School Calendar
by FundiConnect Editorial Team | · Last updated
It’s time to plan for the year ahead! Are you getting ready for school in 2022? You’re in luck! We have the latest 2022 South African school calendar to help you plan for the year ahead and a list of the best online high schools in South Africa.
According to the 2022 South African school calendar, the starting date for the school year is set for Wednesday, 12 January and ends Wednesday, 14 December.
We have listed the scheduled dates for the 2022 South African School calendar for public schools and the independent exam board (IEB) to ensure ample time to prepare.
2022 Public School Calendar
Inland Cluster: Free State, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Provinces
Below are the public school calendar dates for the following provinces in the Inland Cluster:
- Free State
- Gauteng
- Limpopo
- Mpumalanga
- North West
| Public holiday: New Year’s Day | Saturday, 01 January 2022 | |
| Teachers are back at school | Monday, 10 January | |
| Term 1 | ||
| Schools open | Wednesday, 12 January 2022 | |
| Schools close | Thursday, 17 March 2022 | |
| Public holiday: Human Rights Day | Monday, 21 March 2022 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Schools open | Tuesday, 05 April 2022 | |
| Public holiday: Good Friday | Friday, 15 April 2022 | |
| Public holiday: Family Day | Monday, 18 April 2022 | |
| Public holiday: Freedom Day | Sunday, 01 May 2022 | |
| Public holiday | Monday, 02 May 2022 | |
| Public holiday: Youth Day | Thursday, 16 June 2022 | |
| Special School Holiday | Friday, 17 June 2022 | |
| Schools close for Term 2 | Friday, 24 June 2022 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Schools open | Tuesday, 19 July 2022 | |
| Special School Holiday | Monday, 08 August 2022 | |
| Public Holiday: National Women’s Day | Tuesday, 09 August 2022 | |
| Heritage Day | Saturday, 24 September 2022 | |
| Schools close | Friday, 30 September 2022 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| Schools open | Tuesday, 11 October 2022 | |
| Schools close | Wednesday, 14 December 2022 | |
| Public Holiday: Day of Reconciliation | Friday, 16 December 2022 | |
| Public Holiday: Christmas Day | Sunday, 25 December 2022 | |
| Public Holiday: Day of Goodwill | Monday, 26 December 2022 |
Coastal Cluster: Eastern Cape, Kwazulu-Natal, Northern Cape and Western Cape Provinces
Below are the public school calendar dates for the following provinces in the Coastal Cluster:
- Eastern Cape
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Northern Cape
- Western Cape
| Public holiday: New Year’s Day | Saturday, 01 January 2022 | |
| Teachers are back at school | Monday, 10 January | |
| Term 1 | ||
| Schools open | Wednesday, 19 January 2022 | |
| Schools close | Friday, 25 March 2022 | |
| Public holiday: Human Rights Day | Monday, 21 March 2022 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Schools open | Tuesday, 05 April 2022 | |
| Public holiday: Good Friday | Friday, 15 April 2022 | |
| Public holiday: Family Day | Monday, 18 April 2022 | |
| Public holiday: Freedom Day | Wednesday, 27 April 2022 | |
| Public holiday: Workers’ Day | Sunday, 01 May 2022 | |
| Public holiday | Monday, 02 May 2022 | |
| Public holiday: Youth Day | Thursday, 16 June 2022 | |
| Special School Holiday | Friday, 17 June 2022 | |
| Schools close | Friday, 24 June 2022 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Schools open | Tuesday, 19 July 2022 | |
| Special School Holiday | Monday, 08 August 2022 | |
| Public Holiday: National Women’s Day | Tuesday, 09 August 2022 | |
| Public holiday: Heritage Day | Saturday, 24 September 2022 | |
| Schools close | Friday, 30 September 2022 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| Schools open | Tuesday, 11 October 2022 | |
| Schools close | Wednesday, 14 December 2022 | |
| Public Holiday: Day of Reconciliation | Friday, 16 December 2022 | |
| Public Holiday: Christmas Day | Sunday, 25 December 2022 | |
| Public Holiday: Day of Goodwill | Monday, 26 December 2022 |
2022 IEB School Calendar
The independent exam board (IEB) has two calendars:
Here are the important dates to know about each of them.
3-Term Calendar
| Term 1 | ||
| Opens | Wednesday, 12 January 2022 | |
| Closes | Wednesday, 13 April 2022 | |
| Half Term: closing open and days | ||
| Closes | Thursday, 24 February 2022 at 12h00 | |
| Opens | Tuesday, 01 March 2022 | |
| Public Holiday: Human Rights Day | Monday, 21 March 2022 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Opens | Wednesday, 04 May 2022 | |
| Closes | Friday, 05 August 2022 | |
| Half Term | ||
| Closes | Friday, 24 June 2022 (standard time) | |
| Opens | Monday, 04 July 2022 | |
| Public holidays | ||
| Youth Day | Thursday, 16 June 2022 | |
| Special School Holiday | Friday, 17 June | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Opens | Tuesday, 06 September 2022 | |
| Closes | Wednesday, 07 December 2022 | |
| Half Term | ||
| Closes | Thursday, 20 October 2022 at 12h00 | |
| Opens | Tuesday, 25 October 2022 |
4-Term Calendar
| Term 1 | ||
| Opens | Wednesday, 12 January 2022 | |
| Closes | Friday, 18 March 2022 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| Opens | Tuesday, 05 April 2022 | |
| Closes | Friday, 24 June 2022 | |
| Half Term: closing and open days | ||
| Closes | Tuesday, 26 April 2022 (standard time) | |
| Opens | Tuesday, 03 May 2022 | |
| Public Holidays | ||
| Good Friday | Friday, 15 April 2022 | |
| Family Day | Monday, 18 April 2022 | |
| Youth Day | Thursday, 16 June 2022 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| Opens | Tuesday, 19 July 2022 | |
| Closes | Friday, 23 September 2022 | |
| Public Holidays | ||
| Special School Holiday | Monday, 08 August 2022 | |
| Women’s Day | Tuesday, 09 August 2022 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| Opens | Tuesday, 11 October 2022 | |
| Closes | Wednesday, 07 December 2022 |
We know the beginning of a new school year can be nerve-racking, but remember, it’s also a chance to make a fresh start and choose a career path. When you’re in High School, you make subject choices that will lay the foundation for the future of your career. If you haven’t decided yet which career path you’d like to take, or you’re just unsure about all the available options out there, have you tried taking an aptitude test?
While you’re thinking about that, you can also consider going to an online High School to provide you with even more choices!
Using the 2022 South African School Calendar you can make preparing for next year exciting!
You’ll be able to manage your time productively and be well prepared for the upcoming start of each term and for the year’s exam periods.
If you are a learner looking to earn some extra cash and build foundation skills for your future, why not try a holiday job while you wait for the year to begin!
If you are planning on applying for university next year, and you need funding – Check out the Fundi Funding options!
The FundiConnect Editorial Team researches, writes, and maintains comprehensive guides on South African higher education, bursaries, NSFAS funding, and career development. Our content is verified against official institutional sources, DHET publications, and direct admissions office communications to ensure accuracy for students navigating their post-school journey.
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