Education Ministry publishes 2027 school and hostel calendars
The Namibian Ministry of Education has released the official 2027 school and hostel calendars, outlining term dates and public holiday observances. The schedule includes specific dates for teachers and learners across three academic terms.
Why it matters
Provides essential administrative information for the Namibian education sector and families planning for the 2027 academic year.
THE Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has released the 2027 calendar for government schools, with learners starting the school year on 13 January, scheduled for 197 school days across three terms and concluding the academic year on 8 December.
The first term will begin on Wednesday, 13 January for learners, while teachers will report on Monday, 11 January. The term will include a mid-term break from 23 to 25 March and end on 28 April, giving learners 70 school days.
The second term will start on Tuesday, 1 June and end on Tuesday, 24 August, with 61 school days. Teachers will report on Monday, 31 May and conclude the term on Wednesday, 25 August.
The Day of the African Child will be commemorated on Wednesday, 16 June.
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