The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College Academic Calendar for 2026 in South Africa has been released by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
This calendar outlines important dates for various programs, including the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) and Report 191 courses.
Table of Contents
National Certificate Vocational (NCV)
TERM 1:
- Staff Commences: 6 January 2026
- Classes Commence: 13 January 2026
- Classes End: 28 March 2026
- Supplementary Examination: 13 February – 8 March 2026
- Colleges Close: 28 March 2026
- Lecturing Days: 54
- Lecturing Staff Service Days: 59
TERM 2:
- Staff Commences: 7 April 2026
- Classes Commence: 7 April 2026
- Classes End: 20 June 2026
- Colleges Close: 20 June 2026
- Lecturing Days: 47
- Lecturing Staff Service Days: 47
TERM 3:
- Staff Commences: 15 July 2026
- Classes Commence: 15 July 2026
- Classes End: 30 September 2026
- Colleges Close: 30 September 2026
- Lecturing Days: 55
- Lecturing Staff Service Days: 55
TERM 4:
- Staff Commences: 6 October 2026
- Classes Commence: 6 October 2026
- Classes End: 7 November 2026
- Life Skills & Computer Literacy (P2): 3 – 7 November 2026
- Examination: 10 November – 11 December 2026
- Colleges Close: 11 December 2026
- Lecturing Days: 25
- Lecturing Staff Service Days: 49
Report 191: Business and Utility Studies (Semester Courses)
SEMESTER 1 – TERM 1:
- Staff Commences: 6 January 2026
- Classes Commence: 13 January 2026
- Classes End: 28 March 2026
- Colleges Close: 28 March 2026
- Lecturing Days: 54
- Lecturing Staff Service Days: 59
TERM 2:
- Staff Commences: 7 April 2026
- Classes Commence: 7 April 2026
- Classes End: 20 May 2026
- Examinations: 22 May – 20 June 2026
- Colleges Close: 20 June 2026
- Lecturing Days: 25
- Lecturing Staff Service Days: 47
SEMESTER 2 – TERM 3:
- Staff Commences: 15 July 2026
- Classes Commence: 21 July 2026
- Classes End: 30 September 2026
- Colleges Close: 30 September 2026
- Lecturing Days: 51
- Lecturing Staff Service Days: 55
TERM 4:
- Staff Commences: 6 October 2026
- Classes Commence: 6 October 2026
- Classes End: 7 November 2026
- Examinations: 10 November – 11 December 2026
- Colleges Close: 11 December 2026
- Lecturing Days: 25
- Lecturing Staff Service Days: 49
Report 191: Natural Science Studies (Trimester Courses)
TRIMESTER 1:
- Staff Commences: 6 January 2026
- Classes Commence: 13 January 2026
- Classes End: 19 March 2026
- Examinations: 24 March – 15 April 2026
- Colleges Close: 15 April 2026
