December holidays 2026: School closing dates and public holidays
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Take a look at the dates you need to note for December holidays 2026 from the day schools close to the public holidays.
WHEN DOES SCHOOL CLOSE?
Public schools across South Africa officially close on 9 December. Educators stay on until 11 December. This is the long December school holidays. So, schools only reopen on 12 January 2027. The 2027 school year opens on 13 January. Private schools may differ from these dates, it would be best to check dates with the school directly.
PUBLIC HOLI
WHEN DOES SCHOOL CLOSE?
Public schools across South Africa officially close on 9 December. Educators stay on until 11 December. This is the long December school holidays. So, schools only reopen on 12 January 2027. The 2027 school year opens on 13 January. Private schools may differ from these dates, it would be best to check dates with the school directly.
PUBLIC HOLI
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