Limpopo School Terms 2026 & 2027

Official school term dates for Limpopo (LP) — sourced from the Department of Basic Education gazette.

In 2026, schools run 14 Jan – 11 Dec across 4 terms (200 days). In 2027, 13 Jan – 10 Dec across 4 terms (197 days).

Limpopo School Term Dates

Term 1

53 days

14 January 2026 – 27 March 2026

Term 2

54 days

8 April 2026 – 26 June 2026

Term 3

46 days

21 July 2026 – 23 September 2026

Term 4

47 days

6 October 2026 – 11 December 2026

200 school days · Source: Government Gazette No. 52177, Notice 5901 (25 February 2025)

200 school days across 4 terms in 2026

National unified calendar — every public school in Limpopo follows these dates.

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2026 School Year at a Glance

200 school days

Terms, public holidays, and today's position across the Limpopo school year.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
School Break
Public Holiday

Term length comparison

Term 1
53
days
Term 2
54
days
Term 3
46
days
Term 4
47
days

National Unified Calendar

Since 2024, all 9 South African provinces follow the same school term dates. This includes Limpopo. The unified calendar was implemented by the Department of Basic Education to simplify planning for families who move between provinces.

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Limpopo School Holidays 2026 — Plan Your Break

Four breaks between terms. Use the Leave Optimiser to stretch each break with strategic leave days around public holidays.

autumn break

11 days

28 Mar – 07 Apr

After Term 1, before Term 2

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winter break

24 days

27 Jun – 20 Jul

After Term 2, before Term 3

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spring break

12 days

24 Sept – 05 Oct

After Term 3, before Term 4

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Best Leave Windows 2026

Using 5 leave days

01 Jan – 03 Jan

1 leave day → 4 days off · New Year's Day

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20 Mar – 22 Mar

1 leave day → 3 days off · Human Rights Day

3× days

03 Apr – 06 Apr

0 leave day → 4 days off · Good Friday, Family Day

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About Limpopo Schools

Limpopo is one of South Africa's 9 provinces, with its administrative capital in Polokwane. All public schools in the province follow the national school calendar set by the Department of Basic Education.

Note: Independent (private) schools may have slightly different term dates. Always confirm with your specific school.

Major Cities in Limpopo

All public schools in the following cities follow the Limpopo school calendar above:

PolokwaneThohoyandouTzaneenMokopaneMusinaLephalaleLouis TrichardtPhalaborwaGiyani

Limpopo Department of Education

LDoE

9 Districts

Contact Details

+27 15 290 7600

Toll-free: 0800 265 266

Address

Physical Address

Corner 113 Biccard & 24 Excelsior Streets, Polokwane, 0700

Postal Address

Private Bag X9489, Polokwane, 0700

Education Districts

Capricorn NorthCapricorn SouthMopani EastMopani WestSekhukhune EastSekhukhune SouthVhembe EastVhembe WestWaterberg

Frequently Asked Questions

School Terms in Other Provinces

Data sourced from the Department of Basic Education (DBE)

Government Gazette No. 52177, Notice 5901 (25 February 2025)