University of the Witwatersrand Academic Calendar

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University of the Witwatersrand Academic Calendar

University of the Witwatersrand Academic Calendar

University of the Witwatersrand Acadamic Calendar , has released its academic calendar for 2023/2022 academic session, newly admitted and returning students are to take note….

ActivityDates
Online OrientationWednesday 15 April – Sunday 19 April (4 Days)
Second teaching blockMonday 20 April – Friday 05 June (34 Days)
RevisionSummative Assessments

Monday 08 June – Tuesday 09 June (2 Days)Wednesday 10 June – Wednesday 1 July (15 Days)
Winter Vacation/Study/Research breakThursday 02 July – Sunday 12 July (7 Days)
Third teaching blockMonday 13 July – Friday 28 August (34 Days)
Mid-term Vacation/Study/Research breakSaturday 29 August – Sunday 6 September (9 Days)
Fourth teaching blockMonday 7 September – Tuesday 20 October (31 Days)
Study breakExaminationsWednesday 21 October – Sunday 01 November (12 Days)Monday 02 November – Friday 27 November (20 Days)
Summer Vacation/Study/Research breakSaturday 28 November

Please note:

  • Second Semester (Third and Fourth Teaching Blocks) to remain as is pending COVID-19 Outcomes
  • The Faculty of Health Sciences’ term dates differ from those of the University and they may commence with lectures as early as the first working day in January.
  • Consult the University’s website for more detailed information about dates of registration for different cohorts of students.

Public and religious holidays/holydays recognised by the University in 2023

DateName of holiday/holydayUniversity status
Wednesday 1 JanuaryNew Year’s DayUniversity closed
Saturday 21 MarchHuman Rights DayUniversity closed
Thursday 09 AprilPassover (Pesach) day 1**
Friday 10 AprilGood FridayPassover (Pesach) day 2**University closed
Monday 13 AprilFamily DayUniversity closed
Wednesday 15 AprilPassover (Pesach) day 7**
Thursday 16 AprilPassover (Pesach) day 8**
Saturday 25 April1st Ramadaan (Commencement of Fasting) *
Monday 27 AprilFreedom DayUniversity closed
Friday 1 MayWorkers’ DayUniversity closed
Sunday 24 MayEid-ul-Fitr (Termination of Fasting) *
Friday 29 MayShavuoth day 1**
Saturday 30 MayShavuoth day 2**
Tuesday 16 JuneYouth DayUniversity closed
Friday 31 JulyEid-ul-Adha (Day of Sacrifice) *
Sunday 9 AugustNational Women’s DayUniversity closed
Monday 10 AugustPublic HolidayUniversity closed
Saturday 19 SeptemberRosh Hashanah day 1**
Sunday 20 SeptemberRosh Hashanah day 2**
Thursday 24 SeptemberHeritage DayUniversity closed
Monday 28 SeptemberYom Kippur **
Saturday 03 OctoberSukkot (day 1) **
Sunday 04 OctoberSukkot (day 2) **
Saturday 10 OctoberSh’mini Atzeret**
Sunday 11 OctoberSimchat Torah**
Friday 13 NovemberNarak Chaturdashi (Diwali-South)
Saturday 14 NovemberLuxmi Pooja (Diwali-North)
Wednesday 16 DecemberDay of ReconciliationUniversity closed
Friday 25 DecemberChristmas DayUniversity closed
Saturday 26 DecemberDay of GoodwillUniversity closed

*Islamic Holy Day – commences the previous evening; exact date depends on sighting of new moon
**Jewish Holy Day – commences the previous evening
Please note:
No exam will be scheduled on a recognised University holiday/holyday.

Proposed Public School Term Dates in 2023

TermAll Provinces
Term 115 January – 20 March
Term 231 March – 12 June
Term 307 July – 18 September
Term 429 September – 02 December