
By Tino MazorodzePresident, Developer
Zimbabwean School Opening and Closing Dates in 2024
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As a student I also occassionally check for school opening dates when the holiday gets exhausting or the closing dates when i can't wait to go home. Dates in this article only apply to ECD, Primary, Secondary and High School students of schools following dates set by the Ministry of Education.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Zimbabwe School Calender
When are schools opening and closing for term 1 in 2024?
Schools are opening on the 9th of January 2024 and closing on the 27th of March 2024. The term is 2 months and 18 days long.
When are schools opening and closing for term 2 in 2024?
Schools are opening on the 7th of May 2024 and closing on the 8th of August 2024. The term is 3 months and 1 day long.
When are schools opening and closing for term 3 in 2024?
Schools are expected to open on the 10th of September 2024 and close on the 5th of December 2024. The term is 2 months and 25 days long.
About the school calendar in Zimbabwe
- Schools in Zimbabwe usually open on Tuesdays and close on Thursdays.
- Boarding school students arrive and leave school a day earlier than day school students on opening and closing dates.
- Most private schools set different opening and closing dates from the government set dates.
- On average a school term is 3 months long and the holiday 1 month long.
2024 School Opening and Closing Dates Calendar in Zimbabwe
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Period | Start Date (2024) | End Date (2024) | Duration |
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Term 1 | 9 January | 27 March | 78 days |
Holiday 1 | 27 March | 6 May | 40 days |
Term 2 | 7 May | 8 August | 93 days |
Holiday 2 | 9 August | 9 September | 31 days |
Term 3 | 10 September | 5 December | 86 days |
Holiday 3 | 5 December | 10 January 2025 | 36 days |