SA School Holidays
Holiday dates, Pip's picks, events and shared plans from other families. Everything you need to plan a great school holiday.
Pip's picks for the school holidaysPip
The best venues for this time of year. Sign in to personalise these picks for your kids.
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Events during the summer holidays
Family-friendly events happening while the kids are off school.
Plans from other families
Real holiday itineraries shared by Little Finds parents. Load any plan straight into your planner.
Never scramble for holiday ideas again
Add venues and events to your family calendar before the holidays arrive. Little Finds follows up the evening after each outing so you never forget to capture the memory.
Holiday dates
2025
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️Summer holidays | 1 January | 14 January | Long days mean big adventures. Water parks, animal sanctuaries and outdoor markets are at their best. |
| 🍂Autumn holidays | 29 March | 14 April | Perfect weather for farms and nature walks. Comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds. |
| ❄️Winter holidays | 28 June | 20 July | Go indoors. Museums, creative workshops, escape rooms and eat-and-play venues are ideal. |
| 🌸Spring holidays | 27 September | 5 October | Outdoors is calling. Botanical gardens, nature reserves and parks are stunning in spring. |
| ☀️Summer holidays | 6 December | 31 December | Long days mean big adventures. Water parks, animal sanctuaries and outdoor markets are at their best. |
2026
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️Summer holidays | 1 January | 13 January | Long days mean big adventures. Water parks, animal sanctuaries and outdoor markets are at their best. |
| 🍂Autumn holidays | 28 March | 7 April | Perfect weather for farms and nature walks. Comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds. |
| ❄️Winter holidays | 27 June | 20 July | Go indoors. Museums, creative workshops, escape rooms and eat-and-play venues are ideal. |
| 🌸Spring holidays | 24 September | 5 October | Outdoors is calling. Botanical gardens, nature reserves and parks are stunning in spring. |
| ☀️Summer holidays | 10 December | 31 December | Long days mean big adventures. Water parks, animal sanctuaries and outdoor markets are at their best. |
2027
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️Summer holidays | 1 January | 12 January | Long days mean big adventures. Water parks, animal sanctuaries and outdoor markets are at their best. |
| 🍂Autumn holidays | 27 March | 12 April | Perfect weather for farms and nature walks. Comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds. |
| ❄️Winter holidays | 26 June | 18 July | Go indoors. Museums, creative workshops, escape rooms and eat-and-play venues are ideal. |
| 🌸Spring holidays | 25 September | 3 October | Outdoors is calling. Botanical gardens, nature reserves and parks are stunning in spring. |
| ☀️Summer holidays | 4 December | 31 December | Long days mean big adventures. Water parks, animal sanctuaries and outdoor markets are at their best. |
Dates are approximate government school holiday dates for South Africa. Private school dates may differ. Always confirm with your school.