Eskom’s 2026 Winter Outlook starts on 1 April 2026 and ends on 31 August 2026. That date range is stated in Eskom’s 2026 winter outlook materials and related coverage.

Quick Scoop

  • Start: 1 April 2026.
  • End: 31 August 2026.
  • Eskom presented the outlook in late April 2026, describing it as covering the winter period.

Context

The outlook is basically Eskom’s planning window for the colder months, when electricity demand usually rises. In 2026, Eskom said the system was entering winter with improved resilience and no loadshedding expected through that period.

TL;DR

Eskom’s winter outlook runs from 1 April to 31 August 2026.