Here is when students will return to school for Term 4
South Africa's matric class of 2026 will begin writing their National Senior Certificate final examinations on Tuesday, 13 October.
In South Africa, students in public schools will resume their education on Tuesday, 6 October for the final term of the 2026 academic year. The third term concluded on Wednesday, 23 September, providing a short break before the start of Term 4. The holiday break will span from Thursday, 24 September to Monday, 5 October, after which students return to classrooms.
The DBE's 2026 school calendar indicates that Term 4 will consist of 47 school days, with no public holidays during this period. The 2026 academic year will come to a close on Wednesday, 9 December. Matric students, the final year of secondary education, are set to commence their National Senior Certificate (NSC) final exams in October.
The NSC examinations timetable reveals that Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Paper 1 practical examinations will be administered on Tuesday, 13 October, followed by language papers on Wednesday, 14 October. The first week of the final examination period will conclude on Friday, 16 October, with candidates writing Economics Paper 1 and Mechanical Technology and Design Paper 1.
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