New Zealand School Terms – 2026
Term 1
- Start date: Between Monday 26 January and Monday 9 February
- End date: Thursday 2 April
- Number of weeks: Up to ~10 weeks
- Public holidays during term:
- Waitangi Day – Friday 6 February
- School holiday break:Friday 3 April – Sunday 19 April
- Good Friday – 3 April
- Easter Monday – 6 April
- Easter Tuesday (school holiday) – 7 April
Term 2
- Start date: Monday 20 April
- End date: Friday 3 July
- Number of weeks: 11 weeks
- Public holidays during term:
- ANZAC Day (observed) – Monday 27 April
- King’s Birthday – Monday 1 June
- School holiday break:Saturday 4 July – Sunday 19 July
- Matariki – Friday 10 July
Term 3
- Start date: Monday 20 July
- End date: Friday 25 September
- Number of weeks: 10 weeks
- Public holidays: None
- School holiday break: Saturday 26 September – Sunday 11 October
Term 4
- Start date: Monday 12 October
- End date: No later than Friday 18 December
- Number of weeks: Up to 10 weeks
- Public holidays during term:
- Labour Day – Monday 26 October
Summer holidays: From Saturday 19 December until school reopens in early 2027 (approx. 5–6 weeks)