Epworth School Term Dates 2026–2027
Term dates for Epworth School in Pietermaritzburg, taken from the school’s published calendar.
School calendar
Epworth School term dates 2026
- Term1Tue, 13 January to Fri, 27 MarchHalf term: 20 February to 23 February
- Holiday: 28 March to 20 April
- Term2Tue, 21 April to Fri, 26 JuneHalf term: 22 May to 25 May
- Holiday: 27 June to 20 July
- Term3Tue, 21 July to Wed, 23 SeptemberHalf term: 21 August to 24 August
- Holiday: 24 September to 5 October
- Term4Tue, 6 October to Fri, 27 November
High School dates. The Prep starts Term 1 on 14 January and ends Term 2 on 25 June. Boarders return the day before term.
Source: Epworth School 2026 calendar
Epworth School term dates 2027
- Term1Tue, 12 January to Fri, 19 MarchHalf term: 12 February to 15 February
- Holiday: 20 March to 12 April
- Term2Tue, 13 April to Fri, 25 JuneHalf term: 14 May to 17 May
- Holiday: 26 June to 19 July
- Term3Tue, 20 July to Fri, 17 SeptemberHalf term: 20 August to 23 August
- Holiday: 18 September to 4 October
- Term4Tue, 5 October to Fri, 26 November
High School dates. The Prep starts Term 1 on 13 January. Boarders return the day before term.
Source: Epworth School 2027 calendar
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The dates on this page are the term dates Epworth School publishes for its learners. Where the junior and senior schools have different dates, the notes under each year say which one is shown. The countdown updates every time you open the page.
Independent schools in South Africa set their own calendars, so they often open and close on different days from public schools. Compare with the 2027 public school terms.
Other schools in KwaZulu-Natal: Cordwalles Preparatory School, Durban Girls' College, Highbury Preparatory School, Hilton College, Kearsney College, Michaelhouse, St Anne's Diocesan College, St John's DSG. See all private school term dates.
Questions
When does Epworth School open in 2026?
Term 1 of 2026 starts on Tue, 13 January 2026, according to the school’s published calendar.
When does Epworth School open in 2027?
Term 1 of 2027 starts on Tue, 12 January 2027, according to the school’s published calendar.
When does Epworth School close for the year in 2026?
The last day of Term 4 is Fri, 27 November 2026.
When does Epworth School close for the year in 2027?
The last day of Term 4 is Fri, 26 November 2027.
Does Epworth School follow the public school calendar?
No. Epworth School is an independent school and sets its own dates. In 2027 it has 4 terms, and its dates differ from the public school calendar.