Reference: Published by Staff Reporter (Pretoria Rekord), 12 June 2024
In the academic year of 2024, students across the nation are eagerly anticipating a well-deserved break for rest and exploration during the June school holidays.
The June holidays of the 2024 academic year extend beyond a simple pause in schooling; they present an elongated period for students to rejuvenate and discover, offering a vital intermission for learners nationwide.
Running from June 14th to July 8th, this three-week hiatus provides an invaluable chance for students to relax and participate in a plethora of enriching experiences.
Outlined below is the comprehensive school calendar for reference:
- Term 1: January 17th – March 20th
- Term 2: April 3rd – June 14th
- Term 3: July 9th – September 20th
- Term 4: October 1st – December 11th
As reported by BusinessTech, the 2024 academic year comprises 203 school days spread across these four terms, with 26 days allocated for strategic school holidays, ensuring students have ample opportunities to recharge throughout the year.
Significant adjustments have been made to the start and end dates of the school year. The Basic Education Department now mandates that all public schools nationwide commence and conclude their terms concurrently, eradicating previous disparities.
The National Department of Basic Education has enforced simultaneous start and end dates for all schools.
“This year, due to elections, the exact timing remains uncertain. Thus, we aim for uniformity in school schedules to facilitate potential use of school premises for voting,” explains a spokesperson.
Additionally, the public holidays observed in 2024 are as follows:
- Monday, January 1st: New Year’s Day
- Thursday, March 21st: Human Rights Day
- Friday, March 29th: Good Friday
- Monday, April 1st: Family Day
- Saturday, April 27th: Freedom Day
- Wednesday, May 1st: Workers’ Day
- Wednesday, May 29th: Voting Day
- Sunday, June 16th: Youth Day
- Monday, June 17th: Public Holiday (observed for Youth Day)
- Friday, August 9th: National Women’s Day
- Tuesday, September 24th: Heritage Day
- Monday, December 16th: Day of Reconciliation
- Wednesday, December 25th: Christmas Day
- Thursday, December 26th: Day of Goodwill