Michaelhouse Term Dates 2026
Term dates for Michaelhouse in Balgowan, taken from the school’s published calendar.
School calendar
Michaelhouse term dates 2026
- Term1Tue, 13 January to Fri, 27 MarchHalf term: 19 February to 23 February
- Holiday: 28 March to 19 April
- Term2Mon, 20 April to Fri, 26 JuneHalf term: 21 May to 25 May
- Holiday: 27 June to 19 July
- Term3Mon, 20 July to Fri, 18 SeptemberHalf term: 20 August to 24 August
- Holiday: 19 September to 4 October
- Term4Mon, 5 October to Fri, 27 November
New boys arrive on Sunday 11 January.
Source: Michaelhouse 2026 calendar
Michaelhouse hasn’t published its 2027 dates yet, as far as we know. We’ll add them when it does. In the meantime, here are the 2027 public school terms.
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NoAdmin isn’t connected to Michaelhouse. These dates come from the school’s own calendar, checked on 15 October 2026. Schools sometimes change dates during the year, so confirm anything important with the school. Spotted a change? Email [email protected].
How it works
The dates on this page are the term dates Michaelhouse 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 2026 public school terms.
Other schools in KwaZulu-Natal: Cordwalles Preparatory School, Durban Girls' College, Epworth School, Highbury Preparatory School, Hilton College, Kearsney College, St Anne's Diocesan College, St John's DSG. See all private school term dates.
Questions
When does Michaelhouse open in 2026?
Term 1 of 2026 starts on Tue, 13 January 2026, according to the school’s published calendar.
When does Michaelhouse close for the year in 2026?
The last day of Term 4 is Fri, 27 November 2026.
Does Michaelhouse follow the public school calendar?
No. Michaelhouse is an independent school and sets its own dates. In 2026 it has 4 terms, and its dates differ from the public school calendar.
Has Michaelhouse published its 2027 term dates?
Not yet, as far as we know. We add new dates once the school publishes them. Until then, check the school’s website.