Winter Holidays 2027
Mid-Year School Break Guide
Holiday Starts
26 June 2027
Holiday Ends
19 July 2027
Total Days
24 days
The 2027 winter holidays offer a mid-year break with Youth Day falling just before the school holidays begin. This creates an opportunity to start the break early with strategic leave planning.
School Calendar Context
Term 2 ends
25 June 2027
Next term starts
20 July 2027
Public Holidays During This Period
Youth Day
16 June 2027
Key Dates
Youth Day (16 June) is a Wednesday in 2027. Term 2 ends on 25 June, and Term 3 begins on 20 July, providing almost four weeks off.
Expected Weather
Average conditions for June based on 5-year historical data.
Durban
22.8°C
Low 12.4°C
Gqeberha
20.1°C
Low 12.8°C
George
18.9°C
Low 10.2°C
Cape Town
18.1°C
Low 11.3°C
Johannesburg
16.6°C
Low 4°C
Bloemfontein
16.5°C
Low 3°C
Source: Open-Meteo.com (CC-BY 4.0). Averages from 2020–2024 daily data.
Travel Tips
- Take 2 days leave to extend Youth Day into a long weekend
- Winter road conditions are generally good, pack for cold
- Safari lodges offer winter specials with great game viewing
- Coastal areas warmer than inland during winter
Things To Do
- Whale watching reaches peak season
- Snow activities if early winter snowfall
- Sardine Run on the KZN coast (June-July)
- Indoor entertainment during cold spells
- Youth Day commemorations and events
Budget Tips
Current Fuel Prices (April 2026)
Source: Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE)
- Winter is low season - excellent deals available
- Book game lodges well ahead for best winter rates
- Consider house-sitting for free accommodation
- Provincial parks offer affordable family chalets