Draft School Calendars for 2026 and 2027 for comment

The Minister of Basic Education has released draft school calendars for 2026 and 2027, inviting public feedback on the proposed schedules. This announcement is likely to draw significant interest from parents, educators, and other stakeholders in the education sector.

Key Details:

Public Participation:

The Department of Basic Education is encouraging all interested individuals and organisations to submit their comments on the draft calendars. Feedback should be directed to the Director-General of the Department of Basic Education, for the attention of Mr S Mlambo.

How to Submit Comments:

Deadline:

All comments must be received by the Department no later than one month after the publication of these notices.

This public consultation process provides an opportunity for the community to contribute to the planning of the academic years 2026 and 2027. Stakeholders are encouraged to review the proposed calendars and offer their insights to help shape the final versions.

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