The Department of Basic Education releases the final timetable for South Africa’s 2026 National Senior Certificate (matric) examinations. Written exams are scheduled to start on 13 October and end on 26 November.
The timetable sets out when Grade 12 learners will sit their written papers across the examination period. The announcement provides the official dates for the year’s main assessment phase, allowing schools and candidates to plan around the exam window.
Across the available reporting, the focus stays on the publication of the final exam dates and the overall timeframe for written examinations. No differing dates or alternative schedules are presented in the provided source, and the reporting centers on the Department’s final timetable release rather than on policy debates or operational details beyond the exam period.
