2027 school calendar released, first term commences on 12 January
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has released the 2027 school calendar, which sets out the opening and closing dates for each term and the school holidays.
By Pindula NewsZimbabwe
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Term One runs from 12 January to 25 March 2027, a total of 52 school days. Term Two opens on 4 May and closes on 5 August, with 67 school days, while Term Three runs from 7 September to 2 December, with 62 school days. Schools will reopen for the first term of 2028 on 11 January 2028.
The ministry’s permanent secretary, Moses Mhike, urged parents, guardians, teachers, pupils and other stakeholders to take note of the term dates and school holidays and to plan accordingly.
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- October 7, 2026
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