The Hilton Calendar
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Our School Year in Focus

Stay informed and mark your calendar with these important dates.

2026 dates

Hilton College vs Michael House

Join us on 2 May (at home) and on 20 June (at Michaelhouse) to celebrate the camaraderie and friendship these events bring.

7-9 August 2026

Hilton College Arts Festival

Immerse yourself in the finest of South African arts at KZNʼs premier arts festival on our campus. Enjoy theatre, dance, comedy, music, visual arts, and crafts, along with fringe events and workshops showcasing local talent. Make a weekend of it and support local creatives while indulging in entertainment, escapism, and relaxation. Ticket sales open June 28th.

Plan Ahead with Our
2026 Term Dates

Starting dates refer to the day on which boys have to be back at school.

Term 1

Start
Tuesday 13 January
to Friday 27 March

Half term
Thurs 19 Feb – Mon 23 Feb

Term 2

Start
Monday 20 April
to Friday 26 June

Half term
Thurs 21 May – Mon 25 May

Term 3

Start
Monday 20 July
to Wednesday 23 September

Half term
Thurs 20 Aug – Mon 24 Aug

Term 4

Start
Tuesday 06 October
to Friday 27 November

Half term
Thurs 29 Oct – Mon 02 Nov

28 February: Summer fixture vs Michaelhouse  (home)

24-25 April: Reunion Weekend

27-30 April: School Musical – Aladdin

2 May: Hilton College vs Michaelhouse Rugby & Hockey (home)

16 May: Hilton College vs Pretoria Boys Rugby & Hockey  (away)

18 June: Two Schools in Concert with Michaelhouse

20 June: Hilton College vs Michaelhouse Rugby & Hockey (away)

25 June: Hilton and St Anne’s combined Matric Art Exhibition

25 July: Grandparents’  Day

7 August: Jongosi Day (Hilton Arts Festival)

7-9 August: Hilton Arts Festival 

22 September: Speech Night

28 October: Matric Art Exhibition

NOTE: The term 4 dates might vary from school to school – a longer holiday break and a shorter or no half term. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these dates at the time of posting, they may change. Please check and confirm these before making arrangements.

Plan Ahead with Our
2026 Term Dates

Starting dates refer to the day on which boys have to be back at school.

Term 1

Start
Tuesday 13 January
to Friday 27 March

Half term
Thurs 19 Feb – Mon 23 Feb

Term 2

Start
Monday 20 April
to Friday 26 June

Half term
Thurs 21 May – Mon 25 May

Term 3

Start
Monday 20 July
to Wednesday 23 September

Half term
Thurs 20 Aug – Mon 24 Aug

Term 4

Start
Tuesday 06 October
to Friday 27 November

Half term
Thurs 29 Oct – Mon 02 Nov

NOTE: The term 4 dates might vary from school to school – a longer holiday break and a shorter or no half term. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these dates at the time of posting, they may change. Please check and confirm these before making arrangements.

Plan Ahead with Our
2026 Term Dates

Term 1

Start:
Wednesday 15 January

Half-term:
20 – 24 February

End:
Friday 28 March

Term 2

Start:
Wednesday 23 April

Half-term:
22 – 26 May

End:
Friday 27 June

Term 3

Start:
Monday 21 July

Half-term:
21 – 25 August

End:
Wednesday 24 September

Term 4

Start:
Tuesday 7 October

Half-term:
30 October to 3 November

End:
Friday 28 November

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these dates at the time of posting, they may change. Please check and confirm these before making arrangements.

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