How Many School Days Are Left?
Real school days left this term and this year, not counting weekends or holidays.
This term
school days left
This year
school days left
School calendar
How it works
The count starts today (if it’s a school day) and runs to the last day of term and of the school year. It counts Monday to Friday only, and leaves out public holidays and the special school holiday set in the calendar.
See the full 2026 school terms and 2027 school terms.
Figures last checked against official sources on .
Questions
Is today counted?
Yes, if today is a school day. Weekends, public holidays and special school holidays are never counted.
Does this work for private schools?
It uses the public school calendar. Independent schools set their own term dates, so their count may differ.
Where do the dates come from?
The school calendar published by the Department of Basic Education in the Government Gazette.