Herschel Girls' School Term Dates 2026–2027
Term dates for Herschel Girls' School in Claremont, Cape Town, taken from the school’s published calendar.
School calendar
Herschel Girls' School term dates 2026
- Term1Wed, 14 January to Fri, 27 March
- Holiday: 28 March to 13 April
- Term2Tue, 14 April to Thu, 25 June
- Holiday: 26 June to 20 July
- Term3Tue, 21 July to Fri, 18 September
- Holiday: 19 September to 4 October
- Term4Mon, 5 October to Wed, 2 December
Senior School dates; the first day shown is the first day on campus. The Prep’s Term 3 ends on 23 September and its Term 4 runs from 12 October to 2 December.
Herschel Girls' School term dates 2027
- Term1Wed, 13 January to Fri, 19 March
- Holiday: 20 March to 5 April
- Term2Tue, 6 April to Thu, 24 JuneSchool holiday: Mon, 26 April
- Holiday: 25 June to 19 July
- Term3Tue, 20 July to Fri, 17 September
- Holiday: 18 September to 3 October
- Term4Mon, 4 October to Wed, 1 December
Senior School dates; the first day shown is the first day on campus, with an online learning day before Terms 2 and 3. The Prep’s Term 1 ends on 18 March and its Term 3 on 16 September.
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The dates on this page are the term dates Herschel Girls' 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 Western Cape: Bishops Diocesan College, Bridge House School, Cannons Creek Independent School, Curro Durbanville, Herzlia, Micklefield School, Parklands College, Reddam House Constantia. See all private school term dates.
Questions
When does Herschel Girls' School open in 2026?
Term 1 of 2026 starts on Wed, 14 January 2026, according to the school’s published calendar.
When does Herschel Girls' School open in 2027?
Term 1 of 2027 starts on Wed, 13 January 2027, according to the school’s published calendar.
When does Herschel Girls' School close for the year in 2026?
The last day of Term 4 is Wed, 2 December 2026.
When does Herschel Girls' School close for the year in 2027?
The last day of Term 4 is Wed, 1 December 2027.
Does Herschel Girls' School follow the public school calendar?
No. Herschel Girls' 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.